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Traditional English Currant Scones

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine English
Servings 12 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1120 grams self-rising flour, sifted (Approximately 7 cups)
  • 2.5 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 sticks chilled unsalted butter Cut into small cubes
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.25 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup dried currants
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F and line baking sheet with parchment paper or use Silpat baking mat.
  • Measure out and sift the flour into a large bowl.
  • Add baking powder, salt and sugar and mix to combine.
  • Add in cubed butter. Use pastry blender to cut in butter. Continue until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg with milk.
  • Add mixture to dry ingredients slowly. Mix to incorporate gently. Try not to over-knead the dough.
  • If mixture still dry, add small amounts of milk until dough comes together.
  • Separate half of the dough and form into large flat disc about 1 inch thick.
  • Use a round biscuit cutter to cut rounds. Repeat with second half. Continue until all the dough has been used.
  • Whisk second egg in separate bowl. Brush the tops of the scones with egg mixture before putting in oven.
  • Bake approximately 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

Serve with clotted cream, jam and your favorite cup of tea.