Caraway Currant Scones

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   and lightly grease a baking sheet.

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   Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar.

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   Blend in cold butter with finger-tips until mixture resembles coarse meal.

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   Stir in buttermilk, currants, and caraway seeds until mixture just forms dough.

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   On a lightly floured surface knead dough gently about 10 times and flatten into a 1 1/2-inch disk.

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   Brush disk with melted butter and sprinkle with remaining teaspoon sugar.

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   Cut dough into quarters with a sharp knife and arrange scones 2 inches apart on baking sheet.

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   Bake scones in middle of oven 18 minutes, or until pale golden, and cool on a rack.

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    Serve scones warm or at room temperature.

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