RICH SCONES

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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