Scones -- Starbucks' Date Scones

Recipes on this page were developed or tested by CeCe Sullivan of The Times food staff and were evaluated by staff members.

STARBUCKS' DATE SCONES 12 scones

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole-wheat flour

1/4 cup bran

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted, chilled butter

1 egg

2/3 cup buttermilk

2/3 cup chopped dates

1. Combine the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, the bran, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon and brown sugar.

2. Cut in the butter. (Or combine in a food processor, just until crumbly.)

3. Add the egg, buttermilk and dates; do not overmix. (If the dough seems too sticky to work with add a couple more tablespoons flour.)

4. Shape the dough into a rectangle about 1-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into 12 triangles. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet in a preheated 350-degree oven about 25 minutes. Cool on a

rack.