Scones (Cream Version)
High Tea
Ingredients:
| 1 cup | buttermilk |
| 1 | egg |
| 2 tbp | sugar |
| 3 1/2 cup | flour |
| 2 tsp | baking powder |
| 1 tsp | baking soda |
| 1/2 oz | salt |
| 1/2 cup | melted butter |
| 1/3 cup | currants |
| 2 | orange zests |
Preparation:
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine wet ingredients. Lightly work together. Roll out, cut and bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes. To test, take one and tap the bottom -- it should sound hollow.
Makes 2 dozen
Courtesy of Chef Malone, The Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington DC
 Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf |
