CREAM SCONES WITH CURRANTS

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Cream Scones with Currants image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 40m

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes and refrigerated
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup dried currants
1 large egg
4 to 5 tablespoons heavy cream or half-and-half

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add the butter and work it into the flour mixture with your fingers or a pastry blender, until it resembles a coarse meal. Stir in zest and currants.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg and 4 tablespoons of the cream together with a fork. Add to the flour mixture and mix with your hands until the dough just comes together. (If the dough seems dry add the extra tablespoon of cream.) Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Pat the dough into a 6-inch round about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 equal sized wedges. Space the scones evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve warm.

mirad Khan
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These scones are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I would not recommend them to anyone.


Picon Vaal107
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my scones. I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out terrible.


Ashley Alvarez
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These scones were a complete disaster. They didn't rise properly and were rock hard.


Abbas Aziz
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I wasn't impressed with these scones. They were bland and didn't have much flavor.


Asanda Miya
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I found that the scones were a bit dry. I think I would add a little more cream next time.


Syed Arish
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Zane Khalele
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I'm not a big fan of currants, but I still enjoyed these scones. They were very moist and flavorful.


Kai jiru
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These scones are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the crunch of the currants.


Mwezi Buhlungu
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I've never made scones before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The scones turned out amazing!


Sr shimul Hasan
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I made these scones for my kids and they loved them. They're perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Sohail Ahmed Golra
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party. Everyone loved them!


Sk Riyad
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I love that this recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I just used a regular baking sheet and they turned out great.


Ethan Chalmers
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I didn't have any currants on hand, so I used raisins instead. They were still delicious!


Ehi Michael
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used frozen currants and they worked great.


Rose SSSniperWolf
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I was skeptical about adding currants to scones, but I'm so glad I did! They added a lovely flavor and texture.


Rijwan Manihar
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I've tried many scone recipes, but this one is by far the best. The scones were light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Farooq Farooqkhan
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These scones were a delight! The currants added a burst of sweetness and the cream made them so moist and tender. I'll definitely be making these again.