Currant Scones

Ingredients

 * 2 cups self-rising flour
 * pinch of salt
 * 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
 * 3 tablespoons butter
 * 2-3 tablespoons dried currants, Sultanas, or raisins
 * 1-1/2 cups milk

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 425 °F.
 * 2) Lightly grease baking sheets.
 * 3) Sift flour, salt, and sugar into a bowl.
 * 4) Rub in the butter quickly and lightly.
 * 5) Add fruit.
 * 6) Mix in milk, a little at a time.
 * 7) With floured hands knead lightly to a soft dough, adding a little more milk if necessary.
 * 8) Roll out evenly but lightly about 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.Cut out scones.
 * 9) Place on baking sheets and bake 12–15 minutes.

Note
Self-rising flour makes lighter scones and biscuits, but it's possible to substitute 2 cups all-purpose bleached flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group