Recipe - Buttermilk Scones

2 cup Flour
1 tablespoon Sugar
2 teaspoon Baking powder
One half teaspoon Baking soda
Three fourths teaspoon Salt
One fourth cup Cold butter
1 Egg
2/3 cup Buttermilk
Milk for brushing tops
Sugar for sprinkling

From: Sam.Waring%p12.f91.n382.z1@fidonet.org (Sam Waring)

Date: Sun, 20 Mar 1994 22:20:00 0500
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.

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