Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Combine 3/4 cup cream, currants and egg in a small bowl.
Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl.
Using a pastry cutter (or two knives) cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Stir in current mixture with a fork.
On a floured surface, knead dough lightly (4-5 turns) and form into smooth ball.
Pat dough to 3/4" thickness.
Using biscuit cutter, cut scones and place onto parchment lined baking sheet. (Or cut scones in any shape you like.)
Brush tops of scones with 1 tbsp cream.
Bake 18 minutes, until tops of scones are golden brown.
