Currant Scones

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Hands-down the best scones I've ever had; moist and delicious! Eat immediately until your stomach aches, then eat some more.

Submitted by jennifermo
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 dozen scones
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dried currants

  • 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

  • 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • ¼ cup coarse sugar crystals

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Cover currants with warm water in a bowl and set aside to moisten.

  3. Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment at low speed, mix white sugar and salt into the flour mixture. Add all the unsalted butter to the mixer bowl and mix on low speed until butter cubes reduce to the size of small peas, about 30 seconds.

  4. Drain currants and discard soaking water; mix currants, buttermilk, and lemon zest into the flour mixture on low speed just until the dough starts to hold together.

  5. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently shape into a rectangle 18 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 1 1/2 inches thick. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar crystals.

  6. Cut the dough in half crosswise with a sharp knife; cut each half into thirds, and cut each third diagonally to make 12 triangular-shaped scones. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until scones are lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Eat warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

428 Calories
19g Fat
59g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 428
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 493mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 124mg 10%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 186mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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