Orange-Currant Scones

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup currants
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cut up
  • milk

Instructions

  1. Combine currants and buttermilk in a small bowl.
  2. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients, stirring well. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Gradually add currants and buttermilk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  3. Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times. Pat dough to 3/4 inch thickness and cut with 3 inch biscuit cutter. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheet, brush scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400°F for 18 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

442 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 24.3g 31% DV
Carbs 55g 20% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 12.8g 26% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19291.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 279.3mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 58mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 232.8mcg 26% DV
Vitamin C 58.2mg 65% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 1635.8mg 100% DV
Iron 6mg 34% 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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