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Currant and Raisin Scones Recipe

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A delicious, not-too-sweet change for breakfast or brunch.

Currant and Raisin Scones Recipe (+)

Directions

Preheat oven to 400º F. Grease large baking sheet.
Stir dry ingredients together and cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
Blend egg yolks with buttermilk and add to dry ingredients. Stir in raisins, currants, and nuts.
Knead lightly on a floured board until smooth. Divide dough in half. Make two 6" circles. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place wedges on greased baking sheet.
In a small bowl, add egg white and water and whisk until frothy. Brush each wedge with the egg white mixture.
Bake 15-17 minutes or until light golden brown.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 1 piece

Servings: 12

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Ingredients

-		2 cups all purpose flour
-		1/4 cup sugar
-		4 teaspoons baking powder
-		1/4 teaspoon salt
-		6 tablespoons chilled butter, unsalted, cut into small pieces
-		2 egg yolks, large
-		1/2 cup buttermilk
-		1/4 cup raisins
-		1/4 cup currants
-		1/3 cup almonds, sliced and toasted (or walnuts)
-		1 egg white, lightly beaten
-		1 to 2 teaspoons water, to blend with egg white
-		1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

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