CLASSIC CURRANT SCONES

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Overworking the dough will make the scones tough, so handle it as little as possible. The dough should come together into a rough mound and should feel slightly sticky.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup wheat germ
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup dried currants
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more butter, softened, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together flour, wheat germ, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in currants. Add cream, and stir just until combined.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently gather dough into a mound just until it holds together. Pat into an 8-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges.
  • Arrange wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer scones to a wire rack, and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature with softened butter.

Sergio Piedra
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Overall, these scones are a solid recipe, but there are a few things I would change next time.


princewill chimele
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These scones are a bit too crumbly for my taste.


kozma ferencz
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones turned out really dense.


Wahab Kahloon
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These scones are not bad, but they're not my favorite.


addis tube1
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These scones are a good basic recipe, but they could be improved with a few tweaks.


Kaily Barreto
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These scones are good, but I've had better.


Joanna Rosales
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I would have liked the scones to be a bit more flavorful.


hope carter
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


Susmita
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I found these scones to be a bit dry.


Burhan Asad
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These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Govand Bist
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I've made these scones several times and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for scones.


Mania Karia
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These scones are so light and fluffy. They just melt in your mouth.


Adriana Ibro
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I made these scones for my family and they were a huge hit. My kids loved them!


Fedenant Jack
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These scones are the perfect afternoon snack with a cup of tea.


Bella Snow
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I love the combination of sweet and tart in these scones. The currents add a really nice flavor.


Azizul Asizul
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These scones are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker like me.


Ghulam Kibriya
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I've been making these scones for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Muhammad Bux
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These scones were a hit at my last brunch party! Everyone loved them.