Cream Scones with Currants

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 scones

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 45 min

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and refrigerated
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried currants
1 large egg
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-half

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry blender, until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in zest and currants.

In a small bowl, beat the egg and 4 tablespoons of the cream together with a fork. Add to the flour mixture and mix with your hands until the dough just comes together. (If the dough seems dry add the extra tablespoon of cream.) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough into a 6-inch round about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 equal sized wedges. Space the scones evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Cook's Note: For a richer, darker crust, brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with sugar before baking.

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recipe Cream Scones with Currants
Anonymous 03-24-2008
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Excellent scones
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It's my first time baking scones and these were really easy to make. They were sweet, but not too sweet, and just crumbled in... my mouth. I used golden raisins instead of the currants and dark brown sugar for the topping. I'll definitely try them again.Read more
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null null, null 09-30-2007
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this is a keeper
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Loved it. Very easy. Added more currants than recipe called for.
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Anonymous 03-31-2007
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very good
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first scone I've ever made and I had no problems. I didn't use currants, I used dried cranberries (orange... flavored ones!). I put sparkling sugar on the top before I baked and everyone commented on how pretty they were. This scone is perfect with a nice cup of tea.Read more
recipe Cream Scones with Currants
NANEKI concord, CA 02-26-2007
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top notch!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

totally excllent...as a variation, I added chopped apricots & almonds instead of the currents.... wow... a winner!
recipe Cream Scones with Currants
NIKKI Tucson, AZ 12-18-2006
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holiday snacks
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this and took it to work. What a hit! Everyone loved it...including me!
recipe Cream Scones with Currants
Anonymous 11-10-2006
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A bit dry, but very tasty...
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Then again, I think most scones are rather dry.