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Flaky Currant Scones Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Preheat the oven to 425°.
Step #2 In a large bowl, mix the flour with the sugar, baking powder & salt.
Step #3 Using a pastry mixer or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Step #4 Stir in the currants.
Step #5 Add the egg & 1/2 c of milk & stir with a fork just until the dough comes together.
Step #6 Do not overmix.
Step #7 Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
Step #8 Gently pat the dough into a 3/4-inch-thick slab.
Step #9 Using a 2-inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut out 12 rounds, rerolling the dough as needed.
Step #10 Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour.
Step #11 Transfer the scones to the sheet & lightly brush the tops with milk.
Step #12 Bake the scones for 15 mins, or until golden.
Step #13 Transfer to a rack to cool slightly.
Step #14 Serve warm or at about room temp.
Step #15 Make Ahead: The currant scones can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
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