Aunt Pearls Breakfast Scones

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 5 T. sugar
• 2-1/2 t. baking powder
• 1/2 t. salt
• 1/3 c. butter
• 1/2 c. currants, raisins or dried cherries
• 2 egg, divided
• 4 to 6 T. half-and-half

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in fruit, one beaten egg and just enough half-and-half for dough to leave the sides of the bowl. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick; cut out with a floured 2-1/4” biscuit cutter.

Place scones on an ungreased baking sheet; brush with remaining beaten egg. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Immediately remove from baking sheet.

Makes 8 scones.