CURRANT SCONE MIX

Currant Scone Mix image

"You can make a wonderful present of this mix," assures Delores Hill from Helena, Montana. "I pack it in a decorative container along with the recipe for making the scones. I also include a few tea towels."

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones per batch.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups dried currants or raisins
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (6 cups total)., To prepare scones: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups mix, egg and water until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.