english currant scones

(1 rating)
Recipe by
April Hentz
Eureka, MS

I'm originally from Edmonton, Alberta Canada and was raised by my grandparents who are of British ancestry, this recipe has been passed down for generations. You may substitute raisins for the currants.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For english currant scones

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 4 Tbsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    raisins or currants
  • 1
    egg
  • 2/3 c
    milk

How To Make english currant scones

  • 1
    Mix ingredients together to form a dough, roll out dough to a 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out with a large cookie cutter or in any shape you wish...my mom always cuts hers in triangles.
  • 2
    Brush the top of the scones with milk and sprinkle sugar on top and bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.

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