Brunch Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 5 tablespoons sugar
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup currants
• 1 egg yolk, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). lightly grease a baking sheet or line with baking parchment.
• sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. rub butter and sugar into flour to form a fine crumble. make a well in center, and add milk and currants. knead gently together, being careful not to over mix. dough will be sticky.
• on a generously floured surface, roll out dough to 3/4 inch thickness. stamp out 2 1/2 inch rounds with a plain pastry cutter. transfer to prepared pan, and brush tops with egg yolk. allow to stand for 15 minutes.
• bake in preheated oven until risen and lightly golden on top, 12 to 15 minutes. remove to a rack to cool.