Toasted Almond Scones Recipe

Name: Toasted Almond Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup currants; 1/4 cup boiling water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3/4 cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 teaspoon water; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1/4 cup currants
1/4 cup boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup chopped almonds, lightly toasted
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Combine currants and 1/4 cup boiling water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain well, and set aside.
2
Combine 2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, and brown sugar in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add reserved currants and almonds; toss well. Add buttermilk to dry ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
3
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon flour evenly over work surface. Turn dough out onto floured surface, and knead 3 or 4 times. Pat dough into an 8-inch round on a greased baking sheet. Cut round into 8 wedges, cutting to, but not through, bottom of dough. Combine beaten egg and 1 teaspoon water; mix well. Brush wedges with egg mixture, and sprinkle evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar. Bake at 425u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup currants, 1/4 cup boiling water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Toasted Almond 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.

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