Sharon's Buttermilk Currant Scones

These scones have a fine, dense crumb with a little orange and cinnamon - a delicious combination of texture and flavour.

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	Preparation	15 minutes
	Cooking	15 minutes
	Ready In	30 minutes

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Ingredients

3	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	cup	buttermilk
1/3	cup	sugar	plus
2	tablespoons	sugar
3/4	cup	currants
1	teaspoon	orange zest	grated
2 1/2	teaspoons	baking powder
1/2	teaspoon	baking soda
3/4	teaspoon	salt
1	tablespoon	heavy whipping cream
3/4	cup	butter
1/4	teaspoon	cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400F.

Use an ungreased baking sheet.

Combine the flour, 1/3 cup of the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl. Stir with a fork to mix well and aerate. Cut the butter into the flour mixture, using a pastry blender or two knives or working with your fingertips, until the mixture looks like fresh crumbs. Add the buttermilk, currants, and orange rind. Mix only until the dry ingredients are moistened.

Gather the dough into a ball and press so it holds together. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly twelve times. Divide the dough in two and pat each half into a circle 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.

In a small bowl combine the cream, cinnamon, and remaining 2 tb sugar, stirring to blend. Brush the dough with this glaze.

Cut each circle into eight scone shape pieces (circular, or wedge). Place the scones slightly apart on the baking sheet. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the tops are browned.

Serve hot.