English Tea Scones

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup dried currant or snipped raisins
• 1-2 tablespoon milk
• 2-3 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   Cut in butter or margarine until mixture resembles course crumbs.

3. 3

   Make a well in the center and add whipping cream, eggs and currants all at once.

4. 4

   Stir until just moistened.

5. 5

   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

6. 6

   Knead until dough is nearly smooth, about 10-12 strokes.

7. 7

   Pat into an 8-inch square pan and cut into 16 squares.

8. 8

   Place scones on an ungreased baking sheet, about 1 inch apart.

9. 9

   Brush with milk and 2 tbsp sugar.

10. 10

    Bake at 400 for 12-14 minutes or until golden.

11. 11

    Serve warm.