CREAMY BUTTERMILK SCONES

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Yet another scone recipe, I know. This is from the Vegetarian Epicure - called simply Cream Scones originally, but for the purposes of this site, I thought my new title was more descriptive. These are just wonderful.

Provided by pattikay in L.A.

Categories     Scones

Time 35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
2 tablespoons sugar
3 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup currants

Steps:

  • Beat together the buttermilk, egg and sugar.
  • Mix 3 cups flour together with the baking powder, soda and salt.
  • Add about 2/3 of the flour mixture to the buttermilk and stir well.
  • Gradually add the melted butter, incorporating it thoroughly into the mixture.
  • Stir in the remaining flour mixture and the currants.
  • A little more flour may be necessary to form a stiff dough.
  • Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and knead for several minutes.
  • Separate it into 3 equal parts.
  • Shape each part into a thick circle about 4-5 inches across.
  • Cut the circles into quarters with a sharp knife, and arrange the scones on a buttered cookie sheet (I use a baking stone).
  • Bake in preheated 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. (watch them so they don't dry out!).
  • Serve warm, or cold if you can wait that long.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 345.1, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.2

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