CHEF JOHN'S SCONES

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This recipe is very slightly adapted from one by someone called Friendlyfood on Allrecipes, who claims it was adapted from a version made at the Savoy Hotel in London. I have to say, I am very impressed. It was light, tender, moist and very delicious.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
½ cup milk
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ cup dried currants
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, and currants in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened and holding together.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into rectangle.
  • Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, flatten back into a rectangle, and repeat. Cut into eight pieces and place each scone on a silicone baking mat.
  • Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl; brush mixture on top of each scone.
  • Bake scones in the preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.4 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 44.1 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 300.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

Khalil Marimba
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I've tried several scone recipes and this one is my favorite. The scones are always light and fluffy, and they have a wonderful flavor.


Tshering Choki
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These scones are so easy to make! I'm a beginner baker and they turned out great.


Farhim Ahmed
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Jaun Abbas
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more milk next time.


India Blair
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Chef John's scones are the best! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfect. They're light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. I love to serve them with clotted cream and strawberry jam.