British-Style Scones with Currants

What’s the difference between American- and British-style scones? Compared to American scones, cakelike British scones use far less butter, far more baking powder, and are brushed with a light milk-and-egg wash to add browning. The recipe in this cooking class will help you make the best British-style scones with a light and fluffy texture and not-too-sweet flavor. This course will also help you avoid common pitfalls resulting in short, pale, biscuit-like scones. You will also learn the proper technique for using a biscuit cutter and the best way to reheat scones.
- Introduction
- Recipe Overview
- What You’ll Need
- Equipment
- Ingredients
- What Can Go Wrong
- Common Mistakes
- Cook Along in the Test Kitchen
- Introduction
- Cooking Along with the Test Kitchen
- Share Your Dish
- Post to Photo Gallery
- How Did You Do?
- Evaluation
- Printable Recipe
- British-Style Scones with Currants