GINGER CURRANT SCONES

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Sheila Parker of Reno, Nevada adds loads of currants to her flaky, attractive scones. Served warm with a drizzle of honey, these gingery treats are a welcome addition to breakfast, brunch or afternoon tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup dried currants
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk just until moistened. Stir in currants and ginger. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Pat or roll out to 1-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Drizzle with honey. Serve warm.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Matilda Vahter
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I love scones! Can't wait to try this recipe.


Ellison Gooding
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These scones look amazing! I'm definitely going to try them.


Mohibur Rahman
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I'm looking for a vegan version of these scones. Do you have any suggestions?


Asim Khan Khan
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I'm allergic to ginger. Can I substitute another spice?


Usama Zahid
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These scones sound delicious. I love the idea of adding currants.


Stephen Byrum
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I'm not sure about these scones. I'm not a big fan of ginger.


Munabkhan Khan
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I'm intrigued by the combination of ginger and currants. I think I'll give these scones a try.


Kevin Ryan
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These scones look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Tenzin Selden
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I thought these scones were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Nagari Siya
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added a little more butter.


Ahmad Akbar
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend them.


Donald Terseer
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These scones were delicious! I love the combination of ginger and currants.


Umair Awan
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good. The ginger and currants gave them a nice zing that I really enjoyed.


Kristen Mitchell
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These scones were a hit at my last brunch party. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of ginger and currants. They were also incredibly easy to make, which is always a plus in my book.