Date Scones
Date Scones with a Hint of Orange & Spice (Thermomix®)
There’s something deeply comforting about a freshly baked scone — especially when it’s studded with plump dates and served warm with butter slowly melting into every nook. These Date Scones with a hint of orange and spice are one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again.
The dates bring natural sweetness, the orange zest adds a gentle lift, and a touch of mixed spice gives just enough warmth without overpowering that classic scone flavour. Best of all, they’re quick and easy to make in the Thermomix®, making them perfect for weekend baking, morning tea, or an impromptu catch-up with friends.
Why you’ll love these scones
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Soft, fluffy, and not overly sweet
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Freezer-friendly
- Perfect with butter, whipped or clotted cream, and jam
These are the kind of scones that feel just right with a cup of tea or coffee — familiar, comforting, and quietly impressive.
A little Thermomix® magic
Using the Thermomix® means minimal handling (which scones love!) and a beautifully tender result. The dough is soft and slightly sticky, so a gentle touch is key — handle it as little as possible and you’ll be rewarded with lovely light scones.
Tips for Perfect Date Scones
- Handle gently: Scone dough loves a light touch. Mix just until combined and avoid overworking the dough to keep the scones soft and fluffy.
- Sticky is good: This dough is meant to be soft and slightly sticky. Use a lightly floured surface and hands, but don’t add too much extra flour.
- Cut cleanly: Use a sharp cutter and press straight down — twisting can stop the scones from rising evenly.
- Bake close together: Placing the scones close on the tray helps them rise taller and stay tender.
- Serve warm: These are at their best straight from the oven with butter, cream or jam.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze baked scones once cooled. Reheat gently in the oven for a just-baked feel.
- Want less sweetness? Reduce the caster sugar slightly — the dates still bring plenty of natural sweetness.
Handy Thermomix®Tips
- Chop dates: 7 sec / speed 5
- Zest orange (no pith!): 10 sec / speed 10
Date Scones
Equipment
- TM5/TM6 or TM7
Ingredients
- 350 g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting
- 30 g caster sugar
- 60 g cold butter cubed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 Zest of 1 orange
- 150 g dried dates pitted & chopped
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- 175 g full-cream milk
- 1 egg
- milk eggwash for brushing scone tops
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C fan. Line a baking tray.
- Add flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, salt, orange zest, dates and mixed spice to the bowl.
- Mix 5 sec / speed 5.
- Add milk and egg. Knead Dough / 20 sec, until just combined.
- Tip dough onto a floured surface. It will be soft and sticky — handle gently.
- Roll to 2–3 cm thick and cut into scones.
- Place scones close together on the tray. Brush tops with milk or egg and sprinkle lightly with sugar.
- Bake 15 minutes, until risen and golden. Cool slightly on a rack.
- Serve warm with butter, whipped or clotted cream, and jam.