THE KING'S SCONES WITH CURRANTS RECIPE

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This Currant Scone recipe is from the romantic Castle Marne Bed and Breakfast in Denver. They are as exquisite as the B&B.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Scones

Time 39m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/2 cups currants, soaked in liquor
2 cups buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt until thoroughly blended.
  • Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse cornmeal.
  • Stir in the currants.
  • Make a well in the center on the flour mixture and add the buttermilk all at once. Stir with a fork until the dough pulls away from the side of the bowl; Gather the dough together with your hands into a ball; Put on a lightly floured board and roll or pat into a circle; Using a small heart shape or daisy shaped cookie cutter cut into individual scones.
  • Place 1 1/2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet; If you wish, brush the tops of half the scones with cream; Lightly sprinkle on a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
  • Bake in 425 degree oven for 12 minutes and turn and bake 12 minutes; Tops are lightly brown.
  • Serve warm with creme fraiche, raspberry butter or lemon curd.

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