Olive~Me & Co’s Herbes de Provence Olive Oil Scones

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• grated peel of 1 orange (optional)
• 1/3 cup of Olive~Me & Co Arbequina, House Blend or Ascolano Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tsps of Olive~Me & Co’s Herbes de Provence Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 eggs (or 4 egg whites)
• 1 egg white slightly beaten (to brush tops)
• 1/2 cup dates, chopped (any dried or candied fruit may be used)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, sift in dry ingredients; make a well in the center.
2. Add eggs and olive oil; stir just until dough holds together.
3. Add dates, then place on a lightly floured surface.
4. Pat dough down to about 2/3 inch thick. Cut into rounds with a 2 inch fluted cookie cutter.
5. Dip cutter in flour each time to keep dough from sticking.
6. Place on a greased (or parchment lined) cookie sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg white.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack