Singing Hinnies
The name of these scones is derived from the way they were supposed to have “sung” when cooked over an open fire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients
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1/2 cup currants or raisins
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup butter
1 egg, beaten
1 cup sour cream
Rind of 1/2 lemon, grated
Instructions
- Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Dredge the currants or raisins in two tablespoons of flour.
- Re-sift remaining flour with dry ingredients.
- Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse meal.
- Mix egg with one tablespoon of water and add to flour along with the sour cream, currants, and lemon rind. Mix well.
- Divide dough into 24 balls. Flatten to round cakes.
- Bake on a greased cookie sheet and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Find it online: https://simplygreatrecipes.com/singing-hinnies/