The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 (edited) Ingredients 100g/3½oz dates ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda water, to cover the dates 225g/8oz self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting 55g/2oz caster sugar 1 tsp baking powder 55g/2oz butter 1 free-range egg splash milk, to bind To serve 150g/5oz lemon curd from a jar 2 bananas, peeled, sliced clotted cream Method 1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Place the dates, bicarbonate of soda and enough water to cover the dates into a saucepan over a low heat and cook very slowly, stirring occasionally, until the dates break down and form a sticky sauce. 3. Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and add the sugar. 4. Rub the butter into the flour mixture and then add the egg and mix together. 5. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until a smooth dough forms. 6. Add the date mixture to the dough and mix together well. 7. On a clean, flat, floured surface, roll out the dough to 2.5cm/1in thick, then, using a pastry cutter, cut into 7.5cm/3in rounds. 8. Place the rounds of dough onto a greased baking tray and transfer to the oven to bake for 8-10 minutes, or until risen and golden. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack. 9. To serve, cut the scones in half. Mix the lemon curd and banana together in a clean bowl, then spread generously onto one half of each the scones. Top with clotted cream, place the scone tops on top and arrange on a large serving plate. I dare you not to lick your fingers! Edited May 28, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 ooh they sounds yummy. I am useless at baking (even though my sons say I make the best chocolate fudge cake) bless them for lying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 You'd better post your recipe here then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 now thats true!!! I will get to that later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...