Irish Scones

Name: Irish Scones
Ingredients: 2 c. flour; 1 Tbsp. baking powder; 1/4 c. sugar; pinch of salt; 1/2 c. cold butter or margarine; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. cream or canned milk; 1/2 c. currants (I use a little more)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/4 c. sugar
pinch of salt
1/2 c. cold butter or margarine
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. cream or canned milk
1/2 c. currants (I use a little more)

Directions

1

Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and butter (stir or cut in butter) until dough resembles coarse meal.
2

Beat eggs and cream.
3

Pour egg mixture into dry mixture.
4

Mix until moistened and add currants and mix.
5

Drop batter in 3 ounce size rounds onto greased cookie sheet.
6

Makes 12 to 15 scones.
7

Bake at 400° for 18 to 20 minutes.