RICH CREAM SCONES

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From The Highlanders Cookbook... " ...and please remember that the word scone is pronounced to rhyme with "gone" not "bone"! "

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Scones

Time 20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup cream
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup chopped raisins
1 egg white
sugar

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, sugar.
  • Cut in butter using pastry cutter or rubbing with fingers.
  • Mix in egg and cream with a fork (add a bit a water if needed. Dough schould be slightly sticky).
  • Stir in currents/raisins.
  • Traditional method: Turn out on lightly floured board and pat out in a circle with dough 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut in 12 wedges.
  • Drop method: Drop by spoonsful unto greased baking sheet.
  • Brush tops with egg whites and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes.

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