Irish Scones
["2 c. all-purpose flour", "2 Tbsp. sugar", "1 Tbsp. baking powder", "1/8 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. butter, chilled", "1/2 c. currants", "1 egg, well beaten", "1/2 c. half and half", "melted butter"]
["Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Stir in currants. Combine egg and half and half; add to currant mixture, stirring with fork about 15 strokes. Place dough on lightly floured board; shape into ball and knead lightly about 15 times. Divide into 2 portions. Pat each into a circle 1/2-inch thick on ungreased baking sheet. Mark in 8 wedges, cutting almost through the dough. Brush lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle with colored sugar, if desired. Bake at 425\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown."]
["flour", "sugar", "baking powder", "salt", "butter", "currants", "egg", "butter"]