Irish Currant Scones

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  • Prep Time

    6 mins

  • Cook Time

    6 mins

  • Total Time

    18 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    233 kcal

  • Course

    Bread

  • Cuisine

    Irish

Irish Currant Scones

Enjoy traditional Irish currant scones with jam and whipped cream for breakfast, snacks, or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons softened butter
  • ½ cup currants
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream (may need up to 3/4 cup)
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Instructions

  1. Preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place it into the oven while it is preheating.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Using your fingertips, work the softened butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the currants.
  5. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cream working the mixture as little as possible. Add more cream only if needed to create a slightly sticky dough that holds together.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Use your hands to gather it into a ball and knead it just two or three times.
  7. Using a floured rolling pin or just your hands, roll or pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut into 8 wedges.
  9. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the scones on it. Brush with a little additional cream.
  10. Bake for 8 minutes. Turn the pan and bake for 4 more minutes or until just barely brown.
  11. Serve with preserves, butter, and/or sweetened whipped cream.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1scone Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 459mg (19%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 356IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1scone
Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 459mg 19%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 356IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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