Dreamy Cream Scones

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Scones, those light and delicious moist clouds to hold clotted cream and jam. So many recipes disappoint, but these from smittenkitchen.com via america's test kitchen are stunners.

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Steps

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Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425f.

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Place flour , baking powder , sugar and salt in large bowl or work bowl of food processor fitted with steel blade.

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Whisk together or pulse six times.

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If making by hand , use two knives , a pastry blender or your finger.

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Stir in currants.

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If using food processor , remove cover and distribute butter evenly over dry ingredients.

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Cover and pulse 12 times , each pulse lasting 1 second.

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Add currants and pulse one more time.

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Transfer dough to large bowl.

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Stir in heavy cream with a rubber spatula or fork until dough begins to form , about 30 seconds.

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Transfer dough and all dry , floury bits to countertop and knead dough by hand just until it comes together into a rough , sticky ball , 5 to 10 seconds.

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Form scones by patting the dough onto a lightly floured work surface into a 3 / 4-inch thick circle , cutting pieces with a biscuit cutter , and pressing remaining scraps back into another piece and cutting until dough has be.

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Ingredients

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unbleached all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, unsalted butter, dried cranberries, heavy cream