Best-ever British Scones

==Description==
Hot scones, served as they are removed from the oven, are an English specialty. A must for five o'clock tea. Serve with butter and jam.
* Preparation: easy. 
* Preparation time: 30 minutes | total baking time 10 minutes
==Ingredients==
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 tsp baking powder
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ cup butter
* ¾ cup buttermilk
==Directions==
# In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. 
# Rub in butter with your fingers, a wooden spoon or a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form.
# Add buttermilk.
# Quickly stir to form dough.
# Divide dough in half.
# Form each half into a ball.
# Flatten to a round.
# Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
# Cut each crosswise into 4 pieces but not all the way through.
# Bake on the middle rack at 425°F for 10 – 15 minutes.
# Serve hot.Very hot.;)
==contributed by==
World Recipes Y-Group
Category:World Recipes
Category:Scone Recipes
Category:English Snacks
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
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Category:Budget Friendly Snack Recipes