Hanukkah Happening

TEA sommelier

Delight your teatime guests with three teas perfectly paired with the courses of this festive menu. Order from Simpson & Vail online at svtea.com or by calling 800-282-8327.

SCONE COURSE:

Cozy Comfort Tea

SAVORIES COURSE:

Russian Caravan Tea

SWEETS COURSE:

Burgundy Blast Herbal Tisane

“May love and light fill your home and heart at Hanukkah.”
—Anonymous

Date Scones

Makes 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon fresh orange zest
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup chopped dried dates
¾ cup cold heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish: confectioners’ sugar

• Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, orange zest, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse