Worlds Best Scones From Scotland To The Savoy To The Us Recipes

THE BEST SCONES IN THE WORLD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F
• Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt.
• Using a box grater, grate the butter into the flour mixture.
• Break the shortening into little pieces and add to the mixture.
• With your fingertips, work the flour, butter and shortening together until it resembles a coarse, oatmeal-like mixture.
• Add the currants and lemon zest and stir.
• Add the cream and mix gently until a ball forms.
• Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and either pat the dough or roll it out into a 1/2-inch circle.
• Using a 2-inch cutter, cut the dough into rounds.
• Transfer the rounds to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the rounds with a bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
• Reroll the scraps and cut out more scones. If scraps are too small to roll out then pat them into circles of 1-inch thickness.
• Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the scones have risen and are golden.
• Enjoy!