CLASSIC CURRANT SCONES

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Overworking the dough will make the scones tough, so handle it as little as possible. The dough should come together into a rough mound and should feel slightly sticky.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup wheat germ
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup dried currants
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more butter, softened, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in currants. Add cream, and stir just until combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently gather dough into a mound just until it holds together. Pat into an 8-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Arrange wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer scones to a wire rack, and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with softened butter.

Swge Brothers
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I've made these scones several times now and they are always a hit. They're the perfect addition to any brunch or afternoon tea party.


Dewan Rafi
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These scones were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect.


Ren'e Nunya
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were actually really good! I would definitely make them again.


Khloe Daniel
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved them.


love prem
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I love the flavor of these scones! The currants add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the scones.


miles miles
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Jaden Clarke
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I've never made scones before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Elsie van Schalkwyk
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again soon.


Darling Galvez
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These scones were perfect for my afternoon tea party. They were light and fluffy, and the currants added a lovely flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdullah Shahzad
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I'm not a big fan of currants, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The scones were delicious and the currants added a nice tartness.


Aman
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These scones were amazing! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


prince ogbu
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some more detailed instructions.


Haruna Almiyaw
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk next time.


Laena Laenateaab
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I've tried many currant scone recipes and this one is by far the best. The scones are so light and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of the currants and the lemon zest. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Thelma Gbollie
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh currants from my garden and they added a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Mayowa Gbolagun
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I was looking for a classic currant scone recipe and this one did not disappoint. The scones were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Thandolwethu Thwala
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and texture. I will definitely be making them again.


Adam Whitelock
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I've made these scones several times now and they are always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet currants and the tangy lemon zest. I highly recommend this recipe!


SAIFUL6 JUNIORi
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These currant scones were a delightful treat! The scones were light and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness from the currants. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again!