Gluten-Free Date Scones

Ingredients:

2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup chopped dates
2/3 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the chopped dates.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. The dough will be slightly sticky.

Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface or parchment paper. Gently knead it a few times, then shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick.

Use a round biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out scones from the dough. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.

Optional: You can brush the tops of the scones with a little milk and sprinkle sugar for added sweetness.

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden on top and cooked through.

Allow the Date Scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.

These gluten-free Date Scones are a delicious treat for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy!