Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Place flour, baking powder, salt and sugar in mixing bowl. Cut the butter into dry ingredients with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
2. 2
   Stir in currants and milk until dough leaves sides of bowl.
3. 3
   Turn out onto floured surface and pat into 1/2-inch thickness.
4. 4
   Place on baking sheet and, cutting almost to bottom, score into 12 wedges with a knife.
5. 5
   If desired, brush with milk or sprinkle lightly with cinnamon-sugar. Bake in preheated 400° oven until browned, about 15 minutes. Serve warm with butter, honey or preserves.