Traditional English Buttermilk Scones

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Scones are a big part of a traditional afternoon tea, but they also work well for a brunch menu, or as something different to serve instead of biscuits.

INGREDIENTS

– flour – sugar – baking powder – baking soda – margarine – salt – nutmeg – dried fruit raisins, or currants – buttermilk – sugar for dipping optional

STEP ONE

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda in a bowl.

STEP TWO

Cut in the margarine.  Add the salt, nutmeg and dried fruit. Over all of this, add the buttermilk. Gently mix.

STEP THREE

Roll out to about a 3/4" thickness. For round scones, use a round cookie cutter, or a small glass dipped in flour to cut them.

STEP four

Bake on a parchment paper covered cookie sheet for 12-15 minutes, until the scones are slightly brown.

Step five

Serve the scones (warm or cool) with butter or clotted cream (also known as Devonshire cream) and jam.

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