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Bel-Air Scones




Source of Recipe


Bel-Air Hotel, LA


List of Ingredients




3 cups cake flour, plus more for rolling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, cut into cubes
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup currants
1 egg yolk, beaten
Devonshire cream and preserves, optional

Recipe



* Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Use paddle on
electric mixer to work butter into flour mixture until mealy. Add
whipping cream and currants. Mix on low until dough is smooth, 1
minute.

* Turn dough onto floured board and roll out to about 3/4-inch thick.
Cut into 2 1/4-inch rounds with pastry cutter or biscuit cutter.

* Place dough rounds 2 inches apart on baking sheet lined with
parchment paper. Brush with beaten egg yolk and bake at 375 degrees
until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with Devonshire cream and
preserves, if desired.
12 to 14 scones.