British Scones

About 4 cups (584 grams) flour,

plus more as needed

⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (84

1

grams) sugar

2 tablespoons (36 grams) baking

powder

8 tablespoons (1 stick; 113 grams) chilled, unsalted butter, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes

About 1 cup (143 grams) dried

currants (optional)

About 1 cup (250 grams) whole milk,

plus more for brushing About 3⁄4 cup (162 grams) heavy

cream