In search of the best scone recipe, I have adapted my Scottish grandmother's recipe with my own touches and with the famous scone recipe from the world-renowned Savoy hotel in London. I now believe I have created the best scone recipe in the world! Serve with butter or clotted cream and a selection of jams.
Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.25 cups white sugar
- 0.13 teaspoons salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups dried currants
- 0.5 cups milk
- 0.25 cups sour cream
Instructions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
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Make the scones: Sift flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or by rubbing between fingers until lumps are the size of peas. Stir in currants.
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Whisk milk and sour cream together in a measuring cup; gently stir into flour mixture until dough is moistened, being careful not to overwork the dough.
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With floured hands, pat dough into 2- to 3-inch diameter balls. Place onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten lightly. Scones should slightly touch each other.
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Make the egg wash: Whisk egg and milk together. Brush the tops of scones with egg wash and let them rest for about 10 minutes.
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Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
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