Guest guest Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 @@@@@ Currant Scone Mix Recipe 4 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 1-1/2 cups dried currants or raisins ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch): 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/2 cup water In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 2 batches (6 cups total). To prepare scones: In a large bowl combine 3 cups mix, egg and water until moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones. TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. Source: Taste of Home Quick Cooking Formatted by Chupa Babi: 06.03.08 Nutrition Facts One serving: (1 each) Calories: 281 Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 27 mg Sodium: 204 mg Carbohydrate: 44 g Fiber: 2 g Protein: 6 g " You can make a wonderful present of this mix, " assures Delores Hill from Helena, Montana. " I pack it in a decorative container along with the recipe for making the scones. I also include a few tea towels. " ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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