The Yummiest Scones Ever!!!

So, I encountered this recipe during the first series of Masterchef and it really is one of my very favourites. Good old traditional comfort food...love it!!! Just imagine warm, luscious scones with a tangy lemony flavour and warm, soft, sticky dates throughout - all topped off by jam and cream and preferably served with a good quality coffee or chai latte...Delicious!!!

Date and Lemon Scones



(Makes 12)

150-175ml milk
150ml cream
1 egg
3 cups SR Flour
2 tbs caster sugar
1 cup chopped dried dates
Finely grated rind 1 lemon
Cream and jam, to serve

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Line large flat oven tray with baking paper.

Step 2: Whisk 150ml milk, cream and egg together until well combined.

Step 3: Combine flour, sugar, dates and lemon rind in a large bowl. Create a well, add milk mixture and stir gently to form a soft dough, adding remaining milk if necessary.

Step 4: Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough comes together.

Step 5: Press dough out to 2cm thick. Cut scones from dough and place onto tray flat-side up. Press left-over dough together gently and repeat using remaining dough. Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with a little sugar. Bake 12-15 mins until golden and well risen.

Step 6: Serve hot with jam and cream

Hint: You can cook these a few hours in advance and reheat for 3-5 mins when guests arrive if this will make life easier!!!