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Cream and Currant Tea Scones

Source of Recipe

Nob Hill - Something Extra


Recipe Introduction

Prep time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 10 to 12 minutes

List of Ingredients

6 tbsp. cold Land O’Lakes Sweet Cream Butter
1 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1/3 cup dried currants
Butter and jam (optional)


Recipe

Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut butter into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a medium bowl. Stir together flour, sugar and baking powder in a separate bowl; cut into butter with a pastry blender or fork. Stir in cream and currants. Shape into a ball and knead several times. Roll out 1/2-inch thick on a lightly floured board. Cut into 1-inch shapes with decorative cutters and place on prepared sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned on top. For a truly English treat, serve with butter and jam.

Makes 20 to 25 small scones.


Nutrition Per Serving: (based on 2 scones): 160 calories, 2 g protein, 10 g total fat (6 g sat.), 15 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugar, 30 mg cholesterol, 95 mg sodium, 4 points