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Afternoon Tea Scones

Name: Afternoon Tea Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cold butter; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins; 1 large egg yolk; 2 tablespoons water

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

6 scones

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022

"Your guests will love these scones served with butter, jam or jelly," suggests Ruth Ann Stelfox of Raymond, Alberta. "Or try them as an addition to a weeknight meal. Your family's eyes will light up when they see a plate of them on the table."

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Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons water

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, sour cream, lemon zest and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in currants. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
Roll into a 7-in. circle In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into six wedges. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 295 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

Afternoon Tea Scones

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