Starbucks Date Scones

Rachel-Snachel's Note:

A nice change of pace from other kinds of scones. This recipe is from recipegoldmine.com.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 scones

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup whole wheat flour
• ¼ cup natural bran
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter , chilled
• 1 egg
• 2⁄3; cup buttermilk
• 2⁄3; cup chopped dates

Directions:

1. Combine the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the bran, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar. Cut in the butter. (Or combine in a food processor, just until crumbly.) Add the egg, buttermilk, and dates; do not overmix. (If the dough seems too sticky to work with add a couple more tablespoons flour.) Shape the dough into a rectangle about 1 inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into 12 triangles.
2. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree F oven about 25 minutes. Cool on a rack.