Enjoy traditional Irish currant scones with jam and whipped cream for breakfast, snacks, or dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.
Prep Time 6 minutesminutes
Cook Time 12 minutesminutes
Total Time 18 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tablespoonbaking powder
2teaspoonssugar
1teaspoonsalt
3tablespoonssoftened butter
½cupcurrants
½cupheavy whipping cream(may need up to 3/4 cup)
Instructions
Preheat to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place it into the oven while it is preheating.
Sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Using your fingertips, work the softened butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the currants.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the cream working the mixture as little as possible. Add more cream only if needed to create a slightly sticky dough that holds together.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface. Use your hands to gather it into a ball and knead it just two or three times.
Using a floured rolling pin or just your hands, roll or pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle.
Cut into 8 wedges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and place the scones on it. Brush with a little additional cream.
Bake for 8 minutes. Turn the pan and bake for 4 more minutes or until just barely brown.
Serve with preserves, butter, and/or sweetened whipped cream.