Currant Scones
Canada
Nutritional Values (per serving)
Ingredients:
| Qty | Unit | Ingredient | ||
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| 3 | cups | All-purpose Flour |
All-purpose Flour
All-purpose flour - pronounced 'awl-PUR-puhs flour', is a versatile wheat kitchen staple milled down to the endosperm. Vital for thickening gravies, baking airy pastries, or frying coatings, it offers balanced...
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| 3 | tablespoons | Sugar |
Sugar
Sugar (pronounced shoog-er) is the ultimate everyday companion for both sweet baking and savory balance, found in every single pantry across the globe. This classic granulated version consists of fine...
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| 1 | teaspoon | Baking Soda |
Baking Soda
Baking Soda is also known as sodium bicarbonate and bicarbonate of soda. Its a leavening agent used in many baked goods, such as cookies, cakes and muffins.
You can store baking... |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon | Salt |
Salt
Salt (pronounced sawlt) is the absolute heartbeat of everyday home cooking, found on every single kitchen table across the globe. This fine, pre-ground table version is a pure mineral crystal...
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| 6 | tablespoons | Unsalted Butter » chilled, cut into pieces |
Unsalted Butter
Unsalted butter - pronounced un-sal-ted but-er is the ultimate foundation for home baking. This smooth dairy marvel is crafted by churning fresh cream until the rich milk fats separate cleanly...
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| 1/3 | cup | Dried Currants | ||
| 1 | large | Egg » beaten to blend |
Egg
Chicken eggs, laid by hens, are common food items encased in a shell with a liquid interior that becomes solid when cooked. They're essential for many recipes, providing texture and...
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| 3/4 | cup | Buttermilk » +3 tablespoons | ||
| 1 | tablespoon | Milk |
Milk
Milk is a creamy liquid produced by mammals. It is essential in diets worldwide. Milk tastes slightly sweet and rich, used in cooking, baking, and as a drink.
Milk's shelf life... |
| Prep Time | Process Time | Overall Time |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Minutes | 20 Minutes | 40 minutes |
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425°F / 220°C / Gas Mark 7
- Lightly flour a large baking sheet. Set aside.
1. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
2. Add butter and rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles small peas.
3. Mix in currants and stir to coat the currants.
4. Mix in egg and enough buttermilk to form soft dough.
5. Turn dough out onto floured surface and pat into 3/4-inch-thick round.
6. Cut out rounds, using 2 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.
7. Gather scraps, press together and pat out to 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut out additional rounds.
8. Transfer scones to prepared baking sheet.
9. Brush tops with milk.
10. Bake in a preheated 425°F oven until scones are golden brown and cooked through, about 18 to 20 minutes.
11. Serve warm with butter or whipped cream and jam.
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