*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Painted Table Currant Scones

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Serving Size  : 16   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Scones

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 3/4   c            Unsifted all-purpose flour
     1/2   c            Sugar
   1       tb           Baking powder
   1       t            Salt
   2                    Sticks (8 oz) cold butter,
                        Cut into tablespoon-sized
                        Pieces
     3/4   c            Currants
   2       lg           Eggs
     2/3   c            Whipping cream
   1       tb           Sugar

  1. In a large bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
  
  2. Cut in butter with a pastry blender, or with your fingers, until
  texture resembles coarse meal.  Add currants and milk.
  
  3. Lightly whisk eggs and cream together; add to dry ingredients.  Combine
  with large wooden spoon or with hands until dough barely holds together;
  do not overmix. (Dough should be slightly sticky, not dry.  Add a little
  more cream if necessary.)
  
  4. Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  
  5. Portion the dough by using an ice cream scoop, or divide the dough in
  half and pat into 2 flattened disks.  Cut each disk into 8 triangular
  shaped scones.  Place on the prepared baking sheet and sprinkle the tops
  with sugar.
  
  6. Bake in a preheated 375-degree oven about 20 minutes, until golden
  brown.  Cool slightly before serving.
 


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