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Cook Time : 20min
Course : Bread, Breakfast
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : British
 
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Buttermilk Scones

From Diana Rattray,
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A recipe for buttermilk scones. Scroll down for similar recipes.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups unsifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 5 tablespoons shortening
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

PREPARATION:

Sift dry ingredients together. With a pastry cutter, cut in shortening. Add buttermilk and mix with a fork until moistened. Separate into 2 portions. Roll each portion into a round on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into triangle shapes. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes, or until nicely browned. Serve hot.
Makes about 1 dozen scones.

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