CURRANT JELLY SCONES

Currant Jelly Scones image

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

Ingredients

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.