Tea Scones

Directions

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, soda and salt.
2. 2
   With pastry blender, cut butter into the flour mixture. Add currants.
3. 3
   Gradually add the buttermilk until the dough clings together.
4. 4
   Turn dough onto lightly floured board.
5. 5
   Pat or roll into a round shape, 1/2-inch high.
6. 6
   Cut with 2-inch biscuit cutter.
7. 7
   Place on greased or ungreased cookie sheet.
8. 8
   Brush tops with cream.
9. 9
   Bake for 15 minutes in a 450° oven.
10. 10
    Serve warm. Makes 18.