Currant Scone Mix

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup shortening
• 1 1/2 cups dried currants or 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, combine the flour,sugar,milk powder,baking powder,cinnamon and salt. cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. add currants.
• 2 store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
• 3 to prepare scones: in a large bowl combine 3 cups mix,egg and water until moistened. turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times. transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-inch circle. cut into eight wedges (don not separate). bake at 400 degrees f for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. serve warm.