Country Scones
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Versatility counts. Prepare these breakfast scones with currants or substitute another dried fruit.


Country Scones

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Servings: Makes 12 scones.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 37 mins
Related Categories: Biscuits and Scones, Breakfast and Brunch, Christmas Breakfast and Brunch, Easter Breakfast and Brunch, English Scones, Scones
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    dried currants
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  • 2  cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 3  tablespoons
    brown sugar
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  • 2  teaspoons
    baking powder
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/3  cup
    butter
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  • 1  8-ounce carton
    dairy sour cream
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  • 1 
    beaten egg yolk
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  • 1 
    slightly beaten egg white
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  • 1  tablespoon
    water
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  • 1  tablespoon
    coarse sugar
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Directions
1.
Place currants in a bowl and pour enough hot water over currants to cover. Let stand 5 minutes; drain well.
2.
Stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add drained currants; toss until mixed. Make a well in the center.
3.
Combine sour cream and egg yolk in a small bowl. Add all at once to dry ingredients. Using a fork, stir just until moistened. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead by gently folding and pressing dough 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth.
4.
Divide dough in half. Lightly roll or pat each half into a 6-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Brush tops with a mixture of egg white and 1 tablespoon water. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
5.
Bake in a 425 degree F oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and serve warm. Makes 12 scones.

Make-Ahead Tip
Cool completely and place scones in freezer containers or bags. To reheat for serving, wrap frozen scones in foil and heat in a 325 degree F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
Nutrition information
Calories 193, Total Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 11%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 7%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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