Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour4 tablespoons sugar, divided2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt5 tablespoons cold butter, cubed2/3 cup chopped dates2 eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup milk1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in dates. Combine eggs and milk; stir into crumb mixture just until blended (dough will be soft).
Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead dough 10 times. Pat into a 9-in. x 6-in. rectangle. Using a floured knife, cut into six 3-in. squares; cut each square diagonally in half.
Place on a greased baking sheet. Combine the cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle over scones.
Bake at 400° for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack. Serve warm.
