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Gateshead Afternoon Tea Scones

Name: Gateshead Afternoon Tea Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold butter; 2/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup dried currants

These classic tea scones are inspired by the type of refined tea-time treats that might be served at Gateshead Hall, where Jane endured many afternoons of solitude and reflection.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter
2/3 cup milk
1/2 cup dried currants

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 400°F.
2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3
Cut in butter until crumbly.
4
Stir in milk and currants until just combined.
5
Drop dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.