World's Best Scones! From Scotland to the Savoy to the U.S.
Description
This is the best scone recipe! The addition of sour cream gives these a tender crumb. Serve them with clotted cream, butter, and a selection of jams.
Ingredients
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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5 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup dried currants
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1/2 cup milk
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 egg
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1 tablespoon milk
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
2
Make the scones: Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or by rubbing between fingers until lumps are the size of peas. Stir in currants.
3
Whisk milk and sour cream together in a measuring cup; gently stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened, being careful not to overwork the dough.
4
With floured hands, pat dough into 2- to 3-inch diameter balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly. Scones should slightly touch each other.
5
Make the egg wash: Whisk egg and milk together. Brush the tops of scones with egg wash and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
6
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.