The King's Scones with Currants Recipe

Treat yourself like royalty with The King's Scones with Currants, a decadent but simple recipe fit for any breakfast table or afternoon tea. These buttery, tender scones are infused with the subtle sweetness of currants and enriched with a touch of pure vanilla, creating a perfectly balanced flavor. Crafted with cold, cubed butter for a flaky texture and brushed with heavy cream before baking, these scones emerge from the oven golden, crumbly, and irresistibly soft on the inside. Topped with a sprinkle of coarse sugar for extra crunch, they can be served warm or at room temperature with traditional clotted cream and jam. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for sharing, this easy-to-follow recipe is a timeless classic that brings a sense of indulgence to everyday occasions. Keywords: King's Scones recipe, currant scones, buttery scones, easy scone recipe, flaky scones.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.75 cups heavy cream, cold
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups currants
• 2 tablespoons milk or additional heavy cream (for brushing)
• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Work quickly to keep the butter from softening.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 5

Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Add the currants to the dough and gently fold them in to distribute evenly.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently a few times to bring it together. Pat or roll the dough into a circle approximately 1 inch thick.

Step 8

Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges. Alternatively, you can use a round cutter to make circular scones.

Step 9

Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops with milk or heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar for a crunchy, golden top.

Step 10

Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.

Step 11

Remove the scones from the oven and allow them to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 12

Serve warm or at room temperature with clotted cream and jam, or enjoy them plain for a simpler treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(754.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2822.7

Total Fat 167.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 103.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 646.1mg	0%
Sodium 2724.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 94.6g
Protein 39.4g	0%

Vitamin D 114.8IU	0%
Calcium 312.1mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1079.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 41.6%