This scones recipe makes a rich and spicy treat. Enjoy an English tradition by serving these Tea Scones with a steaming cup of tea or coffee!
Tea Scones Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Orange Peel
1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
3/4 cup light cream
1 egg
1/2 cup currants
1/4 cup sugar
Directions:
Makes 12 to 14 scones
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Preheat oven to 400º F.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, orange peel and nutmeg in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour until it resembles pea-sized pieces.
Mix cream, eggs and currants in small bowl until well combined. Stir liquid into flour until just moistened. Knead dough on floured surface for 10 strokes.
Roll dough to a 3/4 inch thickness. Cut scones using a 2-inch cookie cutter. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; sprinkle with sugar.
Bake for 10 minutes until lightly browned and puffy. Serve warm with butter or sweetened cream cheese.
Nutritional Facts
Calories: 224
Serving Size: 1 scone
Total Fat: 10 grams
Saturated Fat: 7 grams
Cholesterol: 45 milligrams
Sodium: 386 milligrams
Total Carbohydrates: 31 grams
Protein: 3 grams
Used with permission: Courtesy © 2008 ACH Foods. All Rights Reserved.
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