English-Style Scones(Diabetic Recipe) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 eggs, divided
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. cold butter or margarine
1/4 c. finely chopped pitted dates
1/4 c. raisins
1 tsp. water
6 Tbsp. orange marmalade fruit spread (no sugar added)
6 Tbsp. softly whipped cream

Preparation

Beat 2 eggs, cream and vanilla.
In medium bowl, combine dry ingredients.
Cut in butter with 2 knives until coarse crumbs. Stir in dates/raisins.
Add egg mixture until moistened.
With floured hands, knead dough 4 times on lightly floured surface. Place dough on greased cookie sheet.
Pat into 8-inch circle. Gently score 3/4 way through into 6 wedges with sharp, wet knife. Beat 1 egg with 1 teaspoon water to brush over dough.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 18 to 20 minutes.