Painted Table Currant Scones

* Exported from MasterCook *

Painted Table Currant Scones

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Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Scones

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 3/4 c Unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 c Sugar
1 tb Baking powder
1 t Salt
2 Sticks (8 oz) cold butter,
Cut into tablespoon-sized
Pieces
3/4 c Currants
2 lg Eggs
2/3 c Whipping cream
1 tb Sugar

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, or with your fingers, until
texture resembles coarse meal. Add currants and milk.

3. Lightly whisk eggs and cream together; add to dry ingredients. Combine
with large wooden spoon or with hands until dough barely holds together;
do not overmix. (Dough should be slightly sticky, not dry. Add a little
more cream if necessary.)

4. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

5. Portion the dough by using an ice cream scoop, or divide the dough in
half and pat into 2 flattened disks. Cut each disk into 8 triangular
shaped scones. Place on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the tops
with sugar.

6. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven about 20 minutes, until golden
brown. Cool slightly before serving.



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