Treacle Scones Recipe

Name: Treacle Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour; 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup dried currants; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dark molasses (do not use blackstrap); 3/4 cup buttermilk; Melted butter; Sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried currants
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons dark molasses (do not use blackstrap)
3/4 cup buttermilk
Melted butter
Sugar

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Sift flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and salt into large bowl.
3
Add dried currants.
4
Melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter with dark molasses in heavy small saucepan over low heat.
5
Combine molasses mixture with buttermilk and pour into dry ingredients.
6
Mix dough until just blended.
7
Gently knead dough on generously floured surface until smooth, about 20 turns.
8
Divide dough in half.
9
Pat out each dough piece into 5-inch-diameter round.
10
Cut each dough round into 4 wedges.
11
Transfer dough wedges to ungreased cookie sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
12
Brush with melted butter.
13
Sprinkle with sugar.
14
Bake until scones are just firm to touch, about 20 minutes.
15
Serve scones hot.

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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: 2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Treacle 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.

Treacle Scones

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