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Cinnamon-Currant Scones

Makes 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
½ cup dried currants
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold heavy whipping cream, divided
1 large egg
Garnish: sparkling sugar

• Preheat oven to 400°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut in cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add currants, tossing until combined. Add 1 cup cold cream, stirring with

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