Rich Cream Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup cream
1 egg, well beaten
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup chopped raisins
1 egg white
sugar

Preparation

Combine flour, baking powder, sugar.
Cut in butter using pastry cutter or rubbing with fingers.
Mix in egg and cream with a fork (add a bit a water if needed. Dough schould be slightly sticky).
Stir in currents/raisins.
Traditional method: Turn out on lightly floured board and pat out in a circle with dough 1/2 inch thick.
Cut in 12 wedges.
Drop method: Drop by spoonsful unto greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with egg whites and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 400 F for 15-18 minutes.