Currant Jelly Scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 4 teaspoons currant jelly

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, cream and orange peel. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

2. 2

   On a greased baking sheet, pat dough into an 8-in. circle; cut into eight wedges. Do not separate wedges. Make a thumbprint in each wedge, about 1/4 inches deep. Fill indentation with jelly. Bake at 400° for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.