QUICK CURRANT SCONES

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This scone recipe is quick to make using a food processor and they are every bit as good as fancy bakery scones. You'll love them with tea! Variations: dried cranberries, blueberries, or raisins can be substituted for currants.

Provided by www.funfamilydinners.com

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
10 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
½ cup currants

Steps:

  • Pulse flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles oatmeal. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Stir cream into flour mixture until just combined. Fold currants into dough. Transfer dough to a sheet of plastic wrap; fold to completely cover dough. Shape dough into a 1-inch thick disk and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
  • Unwrap dough and cut into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 110.3 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Kamal Lama
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I made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


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


Dilnesa Abraham
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I'm not a big fan of currants, so I substituted raisins instead. The scones still turned out great!


Nabulime Getrude
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This recipe is a keeper! The scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'm definitely going to be making these again.


md abir hossan
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I followed the recipe exactly but my scones turned out flat and dense. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Greyton Fillies
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I would add more butter next time.


Jaymes Treasure
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They were so light and fluffy, and the currants added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Mahmudullah Hasan
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These scones were amazing! They were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. I loved the addition of currants, which gave the scones a lovely flavor.


Kevin Wanoi
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. They were so light and fluffy, and the currants added a nice tartness. I will definitely be making these again.


Kishor Magar
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I was a bit skeptical about these scones at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They were so easy to make and they turned out beautifully. The currants added a lovely flavor and texture. I will definitely be making these again.


Akinbola Olanrewaju
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved them. They were so light and fluffy, and the currants added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.


Zubair Naseer
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I've tried many scone recipes over the years, but these are by far the best. They're so quick and easy to make, and they always turn out perfect. I love the addition of currants, which give the scones a lovely tartness.


Angela Piper
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These scones were a delight! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used fresh currants from my garden and they added a wonderful burst of flavor. The scones were light and fluffy, with a slightly crispy exterior. I served them with so