SCONES DESSERT RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl combine flour, the 2 tablespoons sugar, the baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture; set aside.
• In a medium bowl combine eggs, 3/4 cup whipping cream, and currants. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat or lightly roll half of the dough into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges. Repeat with remaining dough.
• Place scones 2 inches apart on an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush scones with whipping cream or milk and sprinkle with additional sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet; serve warm.
• Makes 12 scones.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and, using a pastry cutter or your hands, cut butter into flour until the size of peas. Add fruit and toss to coat. Make a well in mixture and add eggs and heavy cream. Mix with your hands until just combined. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into an 8" round. Cut into 8 triangles and place on prepared baking sheet. (At this point, you can freeze the scones if you like, for later.)  Brush with heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake until lightly golden, 20 to 22 minutes. (Add another 5 to 10 minutes if baking from frozen.)  Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer the scones to a rack to cool completely.