Spiced Jersey Black Butter and Date Scones

Warm, spiced scones featuring the unique flavour of Jersey Black Butter and sweet chopped dates, made with Jersey Royal potatoes and creamy Jersey milk. Perfect for a comforting afternoon tea.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

40-45 minutes

Calories

335 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

5 items

Cost

£0.46/serving

Season:

🌸 Spring

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

Jersey

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

225gPlain Flour(Plus extra for dusting)

£0.25

2tspBaking Powder

£0.05

1tspMixed Spice

£0.10

PinchSalt

£0.01

50gCold Jersey Butter(Cut into small cubes)

£0.60

50gJersey Black Butter

£1.50

75gChopped Dates

£0.50

50gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked, cooled, and mashed)

£0.40

100mlJersey Milk(Plus extra for glazing)

£0.20

1tbspCaster Sugar(Optional, for glazing)

£0.05

Total Cost

£3.66

£0.46 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan/ Gas Mark 7). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, mixed spice, and salt.
3.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4.
Add the Jersey Black Butter, mashed Jersey Royal potatoes and chopped dates to the bowl.
5.
Gradually add the Jersey milk, mixing with a knife until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix. You might not need all the milk.
6.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a round about 2.5cm (1 inch) thick.
7.
Use a 6-7cm (2.5-3 inch) round cutter to cut out the scones. Re-roll any leftover dough to cut out more scones.
8.
Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
9.
Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra Jersey milk and sprinkle with caster sugar (optional).
10.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and well-risen.
11.
Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving warm with extra Jersey butter or clotted cream and jam.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (90g)

335 kcal / 1402 kJ

Carbs

44g

17% of RDA

Fat

15g

21% of RDA

Protein

12% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

15 g

17% of RDA

Sodium

200 mg

9% of RDA

Saturated Fat

9 g

45% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Use very cold butter and handle the dough as little as possible to ensure light and fluffy scones.

Don't twist the cutter when cutting out the scones, as this can prevent them from rising properly.

For best results, serve the scones warm on the day they are baked.

Experiment with other seasonal fruits such as apples or pears for added flavour variations.

Cooking Equipment

Large mixing bowl

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Oven

Grater

Wine Pairings

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