Currant Scones
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Currant Scones
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This Currant Scones recipe delivers flaky, buttery perfection in every bite! Infused with the rich taste of currants and boasting a beautiful golden crust, these scones promise to be the highlight of your tea-time or breakfast spread.
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Ingredients
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 sticks 1 cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 cup currants
- 2¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
- In a big bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Just whisk them roughly so as to combine all the ingredients.
- Cut the butter in small pieces, it should be cold, and add it to the flour bowl. Using a pastry blender or a couple forks cut into the butter and continue until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add the currants to the mixture and mix well. Make a well in the middle.
- Pour two cups of the heavy cream over the flour mixture and using a spatula mix everything well together. If the mixture is too dry, add more heavy cream a tablespoon at a time. Turn the dough over onto a well floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle that's about 11"x7". Do not be tempted to knead the dough, you'll crush the currants. The rectangle should be about an inch in thickness.
- Cut the dough, using a pastry cutter or a knife into 16 triangles.
- Cover them up with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for a couple hours until the dough is firm.
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Before placing them in the oven, mix the egg yolk, with the ¼ cup of heavy cream and brush the scones. Sprinkle some sugar on top if you prefer.
- Bake them in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes and then cool them off on a wire rack.
Notes
- Cold Butter: Ensure the butter is cold before cutting into the flour. This ensures a flakier texture in your scones.
- Kneading: Be gentle with the dough to avoid crushing the currants and to maintain a light texture in the scones.
- Brushing: The egg yolk and cream brush not only gives the scones a delightful golden hue but also a richer taste.
- Storage: If not serving immediately, store scones in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1scone
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
240mg
(10%)
Potassium
294mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
515IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 294mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 515IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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