Rich Cream Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. baking powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/3 c. butter
1/2 c. cream
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 c. currants

Preparation

Combine flour, salt, baking powder and sugar in a bowl.
Cut in the butter with a pastry blender, or rub in with fingertips. Mix in egg and cream with a fork.
Stir in currants.
Turn dough out on a lightly floured board and pat out in a circle about 1/2-inch thick.
Cut in wedges.
Brush tops with slightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 15 to 18 minutes.
Makes 12.