Irish Buttermilk Scones

==Description==
These scones are the perfect complement to morning coffee or afternoon tea. Serve scones hot with your favorite jam.
===Ingredients===
* 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour 
* 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 
* 2 tablespoons Sugar 
* 1 teaspoon baking powder 
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
* 1/2 teaspoon salt 
* 1 cup currants 
* 1 teaspoon caraway seeds 
* 1 large egg, beaten 
* 3/4 cup buttermilk 
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 
 
===Directions===
Preheat hoven to 450°F (230°C). Coat baking sheet with cooking oil spray. Mix all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, Sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Add currants and caraway seeds. Whisk egg, buttermilk and butter in a separate bowl. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix well until a fluffy, moist dough is formed. Place dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out lightly until dough is 1-inch thick. Cut out 2-inch diameter circles from the dough. Glaze scones with egg or milk and place on the baking sheet, 2-3 inches apart. Bake for 20 minutes or until scones are light brown on top. Makes 6 servings.
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==See also==
Category: Irish Snacks
Category:Snacks Category:Recipes
Category:Irish Recipes
category:whole wheat flour Recipes
category:flour Recipes
category:baking powder Recipes
category:caraway seed Recipes
category:baking soda Recipes
category:buttermilk Recipes
category:margarine Recipes
category:currants Recipes
category:coffee Recipes
category:butter Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:milk Recipes
category:egg Recipes
category:oil Recipes
Category:Scone Recipes