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 raisins
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each batch):
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup water
Preparation Method :
Yield: 2 batches (6 cups total).
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare scones:
Yield: 8 scones.
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
1. In a large bowl combine 3 cups mix, egg and water until moistened.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
3. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-in. circle.
4. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate).
5. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts One serving: (1 each)
Calories: 281
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Sodium: 204 mg
Carbohydrate: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
"You can make a wonderful present of this mix," assures Delores Hill from Helena, Montana. "I pack it in a decorative container along with the recipe for making the scones. I also include a few tea towels."
Source: Taste of Home Quick Cooking
Formatted by : Chupa Babi
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, milk powder, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
2. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants.
3. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
To prepare scones:
Yield: 8 scones.
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
1. In a large bowl combine 3 cups mix, egg and water until moistened.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 5-6 times.
3. Transfer to a greased baking sheet and pat into a 9-in. circle.
4. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate).
5. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts One serving: (1 each)
Calories: 281
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Cholesterol: 27 mg
Sodium: 204 mg
Carbohydrate: 44 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 6 g
"You can make a wonderful present of this mix," assures Delores Hill from Helena, Montana. "I pack it in a decorative container along with the recipe for making the scones. I also include a few tea towels."
Source: Taste of Home Quick Cooking
Formatted by : Chupa Babi
