RICH SCONES

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Make and share this Rich Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PrimQuilter

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons lard
1/2 cup sugar
1/4-1/2 cup currants or 1/4-1/2 cup plumped raisins
1/4 cup milk (enough to make a stiff dough)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sift flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Thoroughly mix in lard with your fingers.
  • Add sugar and currants, mixing well.
  • Stir in enough milk to form a stiff dough.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll dough out until it is 3/4" thick.
  • Cut into 2" circles.
  • Place on a greased cookie sheet and bake in middle of oven for about 10 minutes or until tops are light golden.
  • Serve while still warm with butter, jam and real whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.1, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 481.7, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 31.2, Protein 7.3

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