Chef John's Scones

This recipe is very slightly adapted from one by someone called Friendlyfood on Allrecipes, who claims it was adapted from a version made at the Savoy Hotel in London. I have to say, I am very impressed. It was light, tender, moist and very delicious.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ⅓ cup dried currants

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Stir together 1/2 cup milk, sour cream, and currants in a small bowl; stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened and holding together.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into rectangle.

Step 5

Fold the rectangle in thirds. Turn dough a half turn, gather any crumbs, flatten back into a rectangle, and repeat. Cut into eight pieces and place each scone on a silicone baking mat.

Step 6

Whisk egg and 1 tablespoon milk together in a small bowl; brush mixture on top of each scone.

Step 7

Bake scones in the preheated oven until risen and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Remove and transfer to cooling rack.