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Currant Scones

Ingredients :
2	cup	flour
1	tbl	sugar
1/2	tsp	salt
1	tbl	baking powder
1	tsp	cinnamon
1/4	cup	margarine or shortening cold
1	x	egg
1/2	cup	milk - (to 2/3 cup)
1/2	cup	currants, dark raisins or golden raisins
1	tbl	sugar

How to cook :

Into a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, salt and baking powder.
Cut in cold margarine until mixture is crumbly.
Add currants or raisins.
In a small bowl, beat egg and milk.
Add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork until soft dough forms.
Do not overmix. Mixture will be soft.
If too sticky, add 1 tablespoon flour.
Gently knead 4 to 5 times on a lightly floured board.
Form into two balls and flatten on lightly greased cookie sheets.
Brush tops with melted margarine and sprinkle with sugar.
With a sharp knife, score the top of each round into 6 to 8 wedges.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes.
Cut on scored lines.
This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
Variations: o Ginger Spice Scones: Add 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in place of cinnamon o Orange Scones: Add 2 teaspoon grated orange rind to batterTip: If not serving scones right away, wrap well and freeze.
Warm in microwave oven.
Or wrap i foil and heat at 350 degrees for 5 minutes until warm.
Description: "Perfect with tea or coffee anytime, this old favorite is great with breakfast.
They are best served warm.
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Tags : Biscuits Breads Rolls Breakfast Brunch Warm