Afternoon Tea Scones
Quick Cooking
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"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."
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
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 egg, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
- 1 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 peel and orange peel; 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. Yield: 6 scones.