Currant and Oat Scones
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup, plus 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup margarine
- 1 cup dried currants
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, oats, 1/4 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles course crumbs.
- Stir in the currants.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and egg.
- Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just moistened.
- Shape the dough into a ball.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough gently 6 times.
- On a lightly greased baking sheet, pat out the dough to form an 8-inch circle.
- Using a sharp knife, score the round into 12 wedges.
- Stir together the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and the cinnamon.
- Sprinkle this over the dough and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Break apart the wedges.
- Serve warm.
flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, margarine, currants, milk, egg, cinnamon
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/currant-and-oat-scones-384956 (may not work)