RICH SOUR CREAM SCONES, FROM 1928

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I have a summer job in the local museum and I have access to the exhibits. On display are some old cookbooks and I often have time to browse them. My favorite is dated 1928. This recipe comes from that book.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Scones

Time 27m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/4 cup currants
1 beaten egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream (The recipe said a "rounded" 1/2 cup so slightly over measure)

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients together in a bowl.
  • Cut in the butter.
  • Stir in the currents.
  • Mix the beaten egg yolk with the sour cream and stir into the dry mix to make a smooth dough.
  • Turn onto a lightly floured board and knead lightly for 10 seconds.
  • Pat or roll the dough into two 6 inch rounds 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  • Score each round into quarters but do not cut through.
  • Bake in hot oven (425 degrees) for 15 to 18 minutes.

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