Bacon and Dates Scones Recipe

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Bacon and Dates Scones
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  1. Preheat oven to 400°f. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until cooked through but still tender and not crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; cool. Pour bacon drippings from skillet into small heatproof bowl and reserve.
  2. Whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Coarsely chop cooled bacon. Add bacon and dates to flour mixture; toss to coat. Coarsely grate butter into flour mixture. Using fork, stir in butter. Add buttermilk; stir until large moist clumps form. Using hands, knead mixture briefly in bowl until dough forms.
  3. Transfer dough to floured work surface. Pat into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer scones to sheet. Cover and chill scones 2 hours. Brush with reserved bacon drippings. Sprinkle with raw sugar.
  4. Bake scones until golden brown and tester inserted into center of scones comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cool completely; store airtight at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 416.41 Kcal (1743 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.82g 32%
Cholesterol 40.83mg 14%
Sodium 450.7mg 19%
Potassium 382.22mg 8%
Total Carbs 49.71g 17%
Sugars 23.02g 92%
Dietary Fiber 2.51g 10%
Protein 8.86g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 86.6mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 331.47 Kcal (1388 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.58g 32%
Cholesterol 32.5mg 14%
Sodium 358.76mg 19%
Potassium 304.25mg 8%
Total Carbs 39.57g 17%
Sugars 18.32g 92%
Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
Protein 7.05g 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%
Calcium 69mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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