Date scones (scones aux dattes)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
2. Finely chop the dates and set them aside.
3. Mix the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon, then rub in the cold butter with your fingertips.
4. Add the chopped dates and the milk, then quickly bring everything together into a soft dough.
5. Roll it out to 2 cm thick and cut out 6 cm rounds with a cutter or a glass.
6. Place them on the tray, then brush with beaten egg mixed with a little milk.
7. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden and well risen. Serve warm.