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Buttermilk Scones
 


This a very traditional recipe from  England and Ireland. 
The scones can be varied, sweet, either by adding raisins or savoury with grated cheese,  minus the sugar. Plain milk can be used instead of buttermilk.

8oz ( 225g ) allpurpose ( plain) flour and 
4 level teaspoons of baking powder
1oz ( 25 g ) caster sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2oz ( 50 g ) unsalted cold butter
1/4 pint ( 150 ml ) buttermilk

  1. sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl

  2. rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs

  3. add the buttermilk and mix together with a knife into a soft dough

  4. roll out  dough until 1/2 inch ( 1 cm ) thick on a floured surface

  5. cut into 2 1/2 inch ( 6.5 cm ) rounds with a biscuit cutter or glass

  6. place on to a greased baking tray and brush the scones with  buttermilk

  7. bake in oven at 450 F ( 230 C/ Gas 8 ) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown

  8. when cooled serve with strawberry jam and thick cream, delicious

Bon Appetit

 

 

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