Scones With Currants
This low-fat scone recipe is ideal for breakfast and snacks. The scones are especially delicious spread with Strawberry Cream Cheese.

Ingredients
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Nonstick spray coating
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2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 tablespoons butter, chilled
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1/3 cup dried currants or raisins
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2/3 cup fat-free milk
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1 beaten egg
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1 egg white
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2 teaspoons fat-free milk
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1 recipe Strawberry Cream Cheese (optional)
Directions
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Spray a baking sheet with nonstick coating. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and nutmeg. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in currants or raisins. Make a well in the center of flour mixture.
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In a medium mixing bowl stir together the 2/3 cup milk, egg, and egg white. Add milk mixture all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until smooth.
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Roll or pat into a 9-inch circle; cut into 10 wedges. Place wedges on prepared baking sheet. Brush with the 2 teaspoons milk. Bake in a 450 degree F oven about 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm. If desired, serve with Strawberry Cream Cheese. Makes 10 scones.
Strawberry Cream Cheese
In a food processor bowl or blender container combine 1/2 of an 8-ounce tub fat-free cream cheese and 3 tablespoons low-calorie strawberry spread. Cover and process or blend until smooth. Makes about 1/2 cup.
Nutrition information
Calories 174, Total Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 121 mg, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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