Sunrise Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375F (190C).
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Combine 3/4 cup cream, currants, and egg in small bowl.
4. 4
   Stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
5. 5
   With pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
6. 6
   Stir in currant mixture with fork.
7. 7
   On floured surface, knead dough lightly 4 or 5 turns (dough will be sticky).
8. 8
   Pat dough 3/4 inch thick.
9. 9
   Cut with floured 1 1/2 inch scalloped cutter and place on prepared cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Reroll and cut scraps.
11. 11
    Brush tops with 1 tablespoon.
12. 12
    cream.
13. 13
    Bake 18 minutes, until golden.