CINNAMON, PECAN, AND CURRANT CREAM SCONES

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Fruit     Nut     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Currant     Pecan     Winter     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup heavy cream plus additional for brushing the scones
1 large egg yolk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar plus additional for sprinkling the scones
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1/3 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup dried currants

Steps:

  • In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup of the cream, the egg yolk, and the vanilla. Into a bowl sift together the flour, 3 tablespoons of the sugar, the salt, the baking powder, the baking soda, and the cinnamon, add the butter, and blend the mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in the pecans, the currants, add the cream mixture with a fork until the mixture forms a sticky but manageable dough. Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface for 30 seconds, pat it into a 3/4-inch-thick round, and cut it into 6 wedges. Transfer the wedges to a lightly greased baking sheet, brush them with the additional cream, and sprinkle them with the additional sugar. Bake the scones in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are golden.

Zakikhan
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I love the way these scones turned out! They're the perfect addition to my morning coffee.


Lawangeen Khan
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These scones were perfect! They were the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.


Nancy Greenberg
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These scones were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Jason Serrette
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I've never made scones before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Misael Cuadrado
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a bake sale, and they were a huge hit.


Tulasi Ram Phuyal
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were actually really good. They were light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.


asad f Mairaj
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. They were still very good, and I'll definitely be making them again.


Joanne Roberts
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used frozen cranberries instead of currants, and they worked perfectly.


Measam Ogahi
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I love the combination of cinnamon, pecans, and currants in these scones. They're the perfect fall treat!


Debora Costa
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try adding some extra butter or cream next time.


Nefertia Pauldon
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I've made these scones several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Meliana De carrois
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! They were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. The cinnamon, pecans, and currants gave them a delicious flavor combination.