The Queen'S Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup currants, soaked in sherry
3 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter (not melted, but slightly warm)
1 cup buttermilk

Preparation

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking soda together in a bowl.
Use a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the mixture, until it resembles cornmeal.
Pour the buttermilk into the center and stir with a fork.
Strain the currents/sherry and pour the currants into the mixture.
Knead the dough (as little as possible) until it reaches the right consistency. Add a little flour or milk if needed.
Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface until half an inch thick. Use cookie cutters to cut the scones out, then put on a lightly greased pan.
Bake at 415\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
Serve with lemon curd or cream fraische.