Scones

  • 1 3/4 cup flour
  • sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup currants
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • milk
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F. 
  2. Combine the flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, and salt. 
  3. Cut in the butter until crumbly.  Add the currants.
  4. Stir in the egg and 1/2 cup milk to make a soft dough.
  5. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 8 to 10 times.
  6. Divide in two and then roll out separately into to 6" circles.  Place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  7. Brush with milk and then sprinkle with sugar.  Score each circle into quarters.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

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