Currant Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.

3. 3

   In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; blend well.

4. 4

   Using pastry blender, cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly.

5. 5

   Stir in currants.

6. 6

   Combine milk and egg.

7. 7

   Add all at once, stirring until just moistened.

8. 8

   On well-floured surface, knead dough gently 5 or 6 times.

9. 9

   Press into an 8-inch circle about 1-inch thick.

10. 10

    Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

11. 11

    Cut into 8 wedges; do not separate.

12. 12

    Sprinkle with sugar.

13. 13

    Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown.

14. 14

    Serve warm.