Ingredients

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. plus 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1/2 c. currants
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon

Method

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.
  • Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture is crumbly.
  • Stir in currants.
  • Combine sour cream and egg yolk, stirring well; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.