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 and stir. 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.Place the scones in your oven and bake for 20 minutes or until scones are light brown on top. Makes 6 servings.
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== See also ==
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Caraway seed Recipes
Category:Coffee Recipes
Category:Currant Recipes
Category:Irish Recipes
Category:Irish Snacks
Category:Scone Recipes
Category:Snack Recipes
Category:Whole wheat flour Recipes