Currant Cream Scones

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup shortening
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
  • 4 -6 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  3. Stir in 1 egg, the currants and just enough half and half so dough leaves sides of bowl.
  4. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
  5. Knead lightly 10 times.
  6. Roll 1/2 inch thick.
  7. Cut dough into 2 1/4-inch circles with floured cutter.
  8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Brush with 1 egg.
  10. Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  11. Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
  12. Yields 10 to 12 scones.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

458 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 25.1g 32% DV
Carbs 57.7g 21% DV
Fiber 1.8g 7% DV
Sugar 1.1g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12591.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 348.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 73.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 43mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 54.7mg 61% DV
Calcium 1583mg 100% DV
Iron 5.1mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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