I haven't tried these. Just saw them on Mad Hungry/Hallmark TV this
week and plan to try them soon.
deb in Georgia
Not Your Coffee Shop Scones
Source: "Mad Hungry" by Lucinda Scala Quinn
Makes 12 scones
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons sugar, plus more for sprinkling
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for glazing
1/3 cup currants or other dried fruit, cut into pieces
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter or line 2 rimmed
baking sheets.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking
soda, and salt. In another large bowl, beat together the buttermilk,
egg, and sugar.
Stir two thirds of the flour mixture into the buttermilk mixture.
Gradually add the melted butter, incorporating it thoroughly into the
mixture. Stir in the remaining flour mixture and the currants. The
dough should be slightly stiff. Add a little more flour if needed.
Turn the dough out onto a clean, well-floured surface and gently
knead for under a minute. (Overkneading the dough will make it
tough.) Separate the dough into 3 equal parts. Shape each part into a
thick 5-inch circle. With a sharp knife, cut the circles into
quarters. Arrange the wedges on the prepared baking sheets, spacing
them about an inch apart. Brush with some melted butter and
generously sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until
lightly browned on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.