SCONES 
2 1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. unsalted butter, chilled
1 lg. egg
3/4 c. sour cream, buttermilk or yogurt
1/2 c. currants

Put dry ingredients in food processor. Blend with butter, cut into small pats. When blended fine, pour in bowl.

Place egg in bowl and beat with fork. Add sour cream and mix with fork. Pour mixture into crumb mixture. Blend with fork until mixed. Don't overbeat! Add currants.

Roll out 3/4 inch thick. Make 2 inch round or 2 - 6 inch circles and cut into pie pieces. Sprinkle with some sugar. Bake 12 minutes at 425 degrees. 224 calories each.

 

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