A glint of late afternoon light streaks the arm of a chamomile-colored couch. The harp plays a gentle tune. A three-tiered silver tray holds dainty sandwiches, tiny pastries. A soft laugh, the sound ...

Dear SOS: I discovered the best currant scones at La Provence in Beverly Hills. Even the shape is special: free-form and crispy. Dear Shirley: Fan of currants? Then look no further! Each of these ...

Montréal isn’t exactly the quiet countryside of Aimée Wimbush-Bourque’s youth. The Simple Bites (simplebites.net) blogger grew up in a house without electricity or running water near Lake Laberge in ...

Instructions: Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Combine the flours, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk to blend. Grate the butter on a box grater into the flour mixture, and toss gently with ...

If you have half an hour or so to spare, consider a brief stint in the kitchen, mixing up a few ingredients you probably have at hand and turning out a batch of toothsome currant scones. The following ...

1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425°F. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper. 2. TO MAKE THE DOUGH BY HAND: Whisk the milk and 2 eggs together in a small bowl; set ...

Celebrate the upcoming British royal wedding with this treat. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place rack in middle position. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In bowl, thoroughly whisk together ...

2 cups flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup dried currants 4 oz cold butter, cubed 1 egg 1/2 cup buttermilk egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tbsp water) In a food processor add ...

Like other Forum cooks I’ve been hearing from lately, Meredith Munk was instantly taken with the potential offered by a certain scone and now tells us, “I need your help in tracking down a recipe that ...