Serves: 8

   2 cups all-purpose flour
   2 teaspoons baking powder
   1/4 teaspoon baking soda
   1/4 teaspoon salt
   6 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
   1 cup currants
   1/4 cup agave
   1/4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
   1 egg
   1 egg yolk
   1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
   1 egg white
   Prepared cinnamon sugar

Scones is from the Cook'n with Agave collection.

In large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; mix well. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in currants. In small bowl, whisk together agave, yogurt, egg, egg yolk and vanilla; add to flour mixture, stirring until just combined. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; shape into 8-inch circle (approx. 1 inch thick). Cut into 8 wedges. Place on greased baking sheet, at least 1 inch apart. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

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