Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. 2
   Cut butter into little pieces in large bowl.
3. 3
   With pastry blender, mix flour, sugar, and baking powder into butter.
4. 4
   Using fork, quickly and gently stir in milk and yogurt just until dough clings together.
5. 5
   Turn dough onto a floured surface (dough will be STICKY!).
6. 6
   Gently knead in currants, taking care not to overwork dough.
7. 7
   Halve dough and pat each half into a 6-inch circle.
8. 8
   Cut each circle into 8 wedges.
9. 9
   Place wegdes on a floured baking sheet, making sure they do not touch.
10. 10
    In a small bowl, beat together the egg yolk and water.
11. 11
    Brush mixture over wedges.
12. 12
    Bake in 400 F oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden.