CURRANT JELLY SCONES

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These golden goodies dotted with festive red jelly are rich, light-textured and delicious. Plus, they're quick and easy to prepare-no kneading is required.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1 large egg
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
4 teaspoons currant jelly

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, cream and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened., On a greased baking sheet, pat dough into an 8-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Do not separate wedges. Make a thumbprint in each wedge, about 1/4 in. deep. Fill indentation with jelly. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

KING KAIDEN
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I'm not sure if I have all the ingredients for this recipe, but I'm going to try to make it anyway.


Waleed Zafer
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These scones look so good! I'm definitely going to have to try this recipe.


thethiny Main
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I love the idea of using fresh currants in these scones. It's a great way to use up summer fruit.


Abada Patience
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I'm going to make these scones for my next party. I'm sure they'll be a hit.


Lazarus Comfort
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This recipe seems a bit complicated, but I'm sure it's worth it.


R xBigmacnchezx
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I'm not a big fan of currants, but I'm sure these scones would be just as good with another type of fruit.


George Fuentes
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Maniqua Black
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These scones are the perfect addition to any brunch or afternoon tea.


Alijaankhero Ali
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I'm not sure I did something wrong, but my scones came out flat and dense.


Fayinkeh Musa
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Delicious!


Faheem ali Faheem ali
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Salsabile
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The scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but the jelly filling was delicious.


Muhammad Ihtiram
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I love that this recipe uses fresh currants. It really makes a difference in the flavor of the scones.


Jeff Hickson
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These scones were a hit at my afternoon tea party. Everyone loved the delicate flavor of the scones and the sweetness of the jelly filling.


Irshad Panhwar
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I've never been a huge fan of scones, but these currant jelly scones changed my mind. They were so light and fluffy, and the jelly filling was the perfect complement.


Dawnn Simmons
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These scones were absolutely divine! The currant jelly filling added a perfect touch of sweetness and tartness.