Simple Buttermilk Scones
Source of Recipe
fooddownunder.com
List of Ingredients
2 cup Flour
1 tbl Sugar
2 tsp Baking powder
1/2 tsp Baking soda
3/4 tsp Salt
1/4 cup Cold butter
1 x Egg
2/3 cup Buttermilk
Milk for brushing tops
Sugar for sprinkling Recipe
Measure first 7 ingredients into large bowl. Add butter and cut in until 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.