Buttermilk Scones

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Title: BUTTERMILK SCONES
Categories: Breads
Yield: 12 scones

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

Fat grams per serving: Approx. Cook Time: 0:15

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.

per Leslie Gratton

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