Currant Scones Recipe

Name: Currant Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup dried currants; 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1/4 cup coarse sugar crystals

Servings: persons

3/4 cup dried currants
4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup white sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/4 cup coarse sugar crystals

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
Cover currants with warm water in a bowl and set aside to moisten.
3
Sift flour, baking powder, and baking soda in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment at low speed, mix white sugar and salt into the flour mixture. Add all the unsalted butter to the mixer bowl and mix on low speed until butter cubes reduce to the size of small peas, about 30 seconds.
4
Drain currants and discard soaking water; mix currants, buttermilk, and lemon zest into the flour mixture on low speed just until the dough starts to hold together.
5
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently shape into a rectangle 18 inches long, 5 inches wide, and 1 1/2 inches thick. Brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
6
Cut the dough in half crosswise with a sharp knife; cut each half into thirds, and cut each third diagonally to make 12 triangular-shaped scones. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
7
Bake in the preheated oven until scones are lightly golden brown, about 18 minutes. Eat warm.

1760

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup dried currants, 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Currant Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Currant Scones

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions