Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Recipe : Afternoon Tea Scones

Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cold butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup dried currants or raisins
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 tablespoons water

Directions
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in egg, sour cream, currants, lemon peel and orange peel.
Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll into a 7-in. circle In a small bowl, beat egg yolk and water. Brush over dough. Cut into six wedges. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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