The Best Scones In The World

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   Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F

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   Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.

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   Using a box grater, grate the butter into the flour mixture.

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   Break the shortening into little pieces and add to the mixture.

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   With your fingertips, work the flour, butter and shortening together until it resembles a coarse, oatmeal-like mixture.

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   Add the currants and lemon zest and stir.

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   Add the cream and mix gently until a ball forms.

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   Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and either pat the dough or roll it out into a 1/2-inch circle.

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   Using a 2-inch cutter, cut the dough into rounds.

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    Transfer the rounds to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the rounds with a bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar.

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    Reroll the scraps and cut out more scones. If scraps are too small to roll out then pat them into circles of 1-inch thickness.

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    Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the scones have risen and are golden.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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