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Country Scones

By: Martha Plassmeyer  
"These tempting triangles perfectly balance a light and airy texture with a rich and moist flavor. I serve them frequently for breakfast with fresh fruit, coffee and juice."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup dried currants or raisins
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 egg yolks
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Place currants in a bowl. Cover with hot water and let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine sour cream and egg yolks; add to crumb mixture. Stir in currants just until blended.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 8-10 times. Divide into four portions. On ungreased baking sheets, pat dough into 4-in. circles. Cut each into four wedges, but do not separate. Beat egg white; brush over dough. Combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 1, 2008 by Dee 
This recipes was the first one I have ever used for scones and I loved it. They are really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2008 by Jamie H. 
My first attempt at making scones, and these turned out great! I made them with raisins, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by campagnes 
I loved the flavor of these scones, and I ALMOST loved the texture. They were definitely light... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by JELLYTOAST 
I really enjoyed this recipe!!! However, I didn't have any sour cream, so I ended up using 1/2... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by mayura 
How does this recipe make 18 scones? I halved it and ended up with only 6 regular sized ones.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2008 by Ka 
I tried these scones and while they were good dunked in tea they weren't what I was expecting.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by rebecca-l 
I thought this recipe was great! I used whole wheat flour, low fat sour cream and not as much... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Cat Berner 
These scones are so good, flaky and tender, and the cinnamon sugar on top is the perfect... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by Julie Harding 
I would like to say this recpie is so easy to make and it so good. Also I would like to say... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2007 by Saved By Grace 
A friend of mine made these scones for biblestudy and they were absolutely YUMMY!! I tried to... MORE

 
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