Cream Scones

Name: Cream Scones
Ingredients: 1/3 c. margarine or butter; 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 3 Tbsp. sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 c. currants or raisins; 4 to 6 Tbsp. half and half; 1 egg, beaten (for glazing); 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind

10 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/3 c. margarine or butter
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. currants or raisins
4 to 6 Tbsp. half and half
1 egg, beaten (for glazing)
1/2 tsp. grated orange rind

Directions

1

Heat oven to 400°.
2

Cut margarine into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3

Stir in 1 egg, the currants, orange rind and just enough half and half so dough leaves side of bowl. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface and knead lightly ten times.
4

Roll 1/2-inch thick.