English Scones
- 2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup currants
English Scones
Demonstrated by: Julia E. McCullen, (recipe from James M. Inhofe, U.S. Senator - Oklahoma).
Pau Hana Tea - March 1, 2001.
Ingredients:
Directions:
- Preheat electric oven to 450°F.
- Sift flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda into a mixing bowl.
- Cut in shortening until mixture is the consistency of coarse crumbs.
- Add buttermilk and currants; form into a ball.
- On a floured board, knead dough for 1 minute.
- Roll to 3/4-inch thickness and cut into 2-inch rounds.
- Place rounds on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Serve with Mock Devonshire Cream.
Makes 12 to 15 scones.
