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Classic Scones Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat oven to 425°.
Step #2 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c; level with a knife.
Step #3 Combine flour, baking powder, 3 tbsps granulated sugar, & salt in a bowl; stir with a whisk.
Step #4 Cut in butter with a pastry mixer or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step #5 Combine 1/2 c milk, vanilla, & egg white in a bowl.
Step #6 Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist (dough will be soft).
Step #7 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Step #8 Sprinkle top surface of dough with dried currants.
Step #9 With floured hands, knead 4 times or just until the currants are incorporated.
Step #10 Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step #11 Cut dough into 12 wedges, but not through, cutting into, dough.
Step #12 Brush 2 tsps milk over surface of dough; sprinkle with 2 tsps turbinado sugar.
Step #13 Bake at 425° for 17 mins or until golden.
Step #14 Serve warm, or cool on a wire rack.
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