Ingredients
- 3 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup currants (optional)
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream, for brushing
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda in a large bowl. Add butter and mix with your fingertips to a coarse meal. Add buttermilk and mix just until combined. Add currants, if desired.
Transfer dough to a floured board and divide into 2 parts. Roll each to 3/4 inch thick rounds. Cut each round into 8 wedges and place slightly separated on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with the cream, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Serve warm, split in half with butter and marmalade.
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By ckw1
Tempe, AZ
on April 09, 2013
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These scones are so light and tasty, and so very easy and quick to make. This was exactly what I was looking for in a scone. I added orange zest, and a small amount of orange juice, and cranberries rather than currants. The basic recipe can be used for any type of add-in you would prefer. This is a must have recipe for everyone!
By ginacg
on February 17, 2013
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These scones disappear as quickly as I make them! They are great with sliced almonds and dried cranberries. The first time I made them, they seemed a little big so next time I made them half the size (by making 4 circles instead of 2 yielding 32 smaller scones. Everyone loves them.
By kermie4
Royal Palm Beac...
on January 05, 2013
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These were really moist...I thought scones were supposed to be more...firm in the middle....These are really good however. My mixture wasn't 'rollable'....was very sticky...and I followed the recipe exactly...except I used mini choc. chips instead of currants. I added a bit more flour but didn't want to add to much extra, fearing of making them tough....so I just placed them on a greased cookie sheet and flattened them out a bit to about 3/4 inch thickness.....they cooked beautifully...kids and hubby loved them! Will definitely make them again!
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