Date scones

Date scones

Golden brown deliciousness with an extra fruity punch!

Serves: 16

Time to make: 27 mins

Hands-on time: 15 mins

Ingredients

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3 cups self-raising flour

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon

50g reduced-fat spread

¾ cup chopped dates

1 cup reduced-fat milk,

plus extra

2 tablespoons low-fat

plain yoghurt

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon mixed with ½ teaspoon sugar (optional, for topping)

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Lightly dust a large baking tray with flour. Into a large mixing bowl, sift flour, salt and cinnamon. Add spread and rub in using fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add dates and briefly stir to combine. In a small bowl, combine milk and yoghurt. Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the milk mixture. Mix quickly with a knife to form a soft dough.

2 Turn onto a floured surface and knead lightly. Press out to about 1-1½cm thick and cut into even-sized squares.

3 Place on prepared baking tray, leaving about 2cm between each scone. Brush the tops with extra milk. Sprinkle over cinnamon sugar, if using. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

HFG tip

Try other dried fruit in these scones, like sultanas or raisins, or diced dried apples or apricots. You could add a few crunchy walnuts too!

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 145 cal

Kilojoules 600 kJ

Protein 3.6 g

Total fat 2.3 g

Saturated fat 0.6 g

Carbohydrates 25 g

Sugar 6.8 g

Dietary fibre 1.4 g

Sodium 244 mg

Calcium 45 mg

Iron 0.6 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.