Currant Scones

Directions

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   1) Stir first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
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   2) Add butter, cut in by hand or by pulsing processor.
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   3) Add cream and currants, stir until moist clumps form.
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   4) Gather dough, transfer to floured working surface.
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   5) Flatten into 3/4 in thick round.
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   6) Cut out rounds with 2 in cutter; gather scraps reform and cut out additional rounds.
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   7) Preheat oven to 425.
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   8) Chilld rounds 20 min. covered on sheet.
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   9) Bake uncovered until golden, about 10 min.
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    10) Cool 5 min. and dust with powdered sugar. Best warm.