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Classic English Scones
Classic English Scones - this british dessert is made with currants in a delicate pastry that's perfect for tea time. Top them with clotted cream and jam.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
21 mins
Servings: 16 -18 scones
Calories: 196 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Brunch
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 cup dried currants you may use raisins
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoons granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 Degrees Fahrenheit
- In a food processor add the flour, baking powder, salt, zest and sugar. Pulse a few times until combined
- Cut the butter into pieces
- Add the butter into the food process and pulse until the butter is fully incorporated in the mixture
- Transfer this mixture into a bigger bowl and sprinkle in the currants. Mix with a spoon
- In a glass, combine the eggs and milk. Whisk with a fork until combined
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of this milk mixture into a smaller bowl (this will be used to top the scones)
- Pour in the liquid mixture into the flour one. Mix with a spoon or spatula until fully incorporated
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper
- Place dough on a floured surface and with your hands press the mixture down until it's about 1 inch thick
- With a round cutter or a round glass cut out the scones and place them separate in the sheet pan
- Roll up the remaining dough and repeat the process until all the dough is gone
- Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved milk mixture
- Bake in the oven for 10-11 minutes or until a bit brown on top
- Remove from oven and let them cool before serving
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- Recipe slightly adapted from Cooks Illustrated
Nutrition Information
Calories
196kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
20mg
(1%)
Potassium
279mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
236IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
100mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16-18 scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 279mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 236IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.