Buttermilk Scones

Recipe

Preparation

Measure first 7 ingredients into large bowl. Add butter and cut in unti crumbly. Make a well in centre.
In a small bowl, beat egg until frothy. Mix in buttermilk. Stir with a fork to make a soft dough. Turn out on a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly 8 - 10 times. Divide into two parts. Pat each part into 6 inch circle. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk. Sprinkle with sugar. Score each top into 6 pie shaped markings. Bake in 425F oven until risen and browned. Serve hot with lots of butter.
NOTE: Raisins or currants may be added if desired.

Ingredients

2 c Flour
1 T Sugar
2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Baking soda
3/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Butter; cold
1 Egg
2/3 c Buttermilk
Milk; for brushing tops
Sugar; for sprinkling

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