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Country Scones

Name: Country Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 16 scones.
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried currants or raisins; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 5 tablespoons cold butter; 1 cup sour cream; 2 large egg yolks; TOPPING:; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Makes

16 scones

These tempting triangles perfectly balance a light and airy texture with a rich and moist flavor. I serve them frequently for breakfast with fresh fruit, coffee and juice.

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Ingredients

3/4 cup dried currants or raisins
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup sour cream
2 large egg yolks
TOPPING:
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Place currants in a bowl. Cover with hot water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sour cream and egg yolks; add to crumb mixture. Stir in currants just until blended.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Divide into four portions. On ungreased baking sheets, pat dough into 4-in. circles. Cut each into four wedges, but do not separate.
Beat egg white; brush over dough. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 425° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 156 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 249mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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