Orange Sugared Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Grease large baking sheet; set aside.
3. 3
   Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Combine 1/2 cup sugar, currants and orange zest in another bowl.
5. 5
   Stir into flour mixture.
6. 6
   Stir together sour cream, egg yolk and lemon juice in another bowl with whisk until smooth.
7. 7
   Stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture.
8. 8
   (Mixture will be dry.)
9. 9
   Knead about 5 to 8 times to combine all ingredients.
10. 10
    Divide dough in half.
11. 11
    Pat each half into 6-inch circle.
12. 12
    Place both 6-inch circles onto prepared baking sheet.
13. 13
    Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
14. 14
    Beat egg white in bowl with fork until frothy.
15. 15
    Brush tops of scones with egg white; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar.
16. 16
    Bake 25-30 minutes or until scones are lightly browned.
17. 17
    Separate into individual scones.
18. 18
    Serve with honey butter, if desired.