Orange Currant Scones

This scottish quickbread is spiced with currants and orange essence. Do not overwork this dough.

Combine currants and buttermilk in a small bowl.

Combine flour and next 5 ingredients , stirring well.

Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.

Gradually add currants and buttermilk , stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.

Turn dough on lightly floured surface and knead 4 or 5 times.

Pat dough to 3 / 4 inch thickness and cut with 3 inch biscuit cutter.

Place scones on lightly greased baking sheet , brush scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 400f for 18 minutes or until golden.

currants, buttermilk, all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, orange rind, butter, milk