CREAM SCONES WITH CURRANTS

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Cream Scones with Currants image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and refrigerated
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried currants
1 large egg
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry blender, until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in zest and currants.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg and 4 tablespoons of the cream together with a fork. Add to the flour mixture and mix with your hands until the dough just comes together. (If the dough seems dry add the extra tablespoon of cream.) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough into a 6-inch round about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 equal sized wedges. Space the scones evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

Cherry Lagria
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These scones are a new favorite in my house! They're so easy to make and always turn out perfectly. The currants and cream give them a delicious flavor and texture.


Nadim Proden
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I loved the scones! They were light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb. The currants added a nice sweetness, and the cream made them extra moist.


koleosho ganiyat
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The scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise they were good.


Azara Watkins
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These scones were easy to make and tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Jamie Chrzanowski
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the scones turned out well in the end.


Darkspider Fight
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Beautiful Struggle
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Delicious! The scones were light, fluffy, and moist. The currants added a nice sweetness, and the cream made them extra rich. I will definitely be making these again.


Xoshnaw Xoshnaw
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly! I love the combination of the currants and cream. They were a hit with my family and friends.


Henok Younas
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The scones were light and fluffy, with a perfect crumb. The currants added a nice touch of sweetness, and the cream made them extra moist. I will definitely be making these again!


stuart lucy
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These scones were an absolute delight! The currants added a lovely burst of sweetness and tang, and the cream made them incredibly moist and tender. I'll definitely be making these again soon!