Currant Cream Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 400°F.
2. 2
   Cut butter into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Stir in 1 egg, the currants and just enough half and half so dough leaves sides of bowl.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
5. 5
   Knead lightly 10 times.
6. 6
   Roll 1/2 inch thick.
7. 7
   Cut dough into 2 1/4-inch circles with floured cutter.
8. 8
   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. 9
   Brush with 1 egg.
10. 10
    Bake until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
11. 11
    Immediately remove from cookie sheet.
12. 12
    Yields 10 to 12 scones.