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Currant Scone Mix

SUBMITTED BY: Delores Hill

"'You can make a wonderful present of this mix,' assures Delores Hill from Helena, Montana. 'I pack it in a decorative container along with the recipe for making the scones. I also include a few tea towels.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 7 stars. This recipe average a 4.9 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 1/2 cups dried currants or raisins
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

FOOTNOTE

  • To prepare scones: In a large bowl combine 3 cups mix, egg and water until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). Bake at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 4, 2008 by wiz13/kuri5
really really good!!!! the raisins make up for any lack of sweetness, which is just great!... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by LULYJEANNE
These were easy to make and whole family enjoyed them for Easter breakfast. I formed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2008 by STOVERIDER
Not only does this recipe make the best scone mix--it makes the best scones! After looking at... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2007 by Dee B
Loved it, added fresh rasberries and they were gone in no time!! this is a keeper. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2007 by ScottFamily
I made this for family and friends at Christmas and got rave reviews and recipe requests. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 3, 2007 by Krista Donahue
I was so happy to find this!! I make the All Day Apple Butter from this site and then can it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by M&M
This made a great gift for the neighbors! I split the six cups of mix this made and got 2... MORE


 
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