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. Cost: inexpensive. Preparation time: 30 minutes;
total baking time 10 minutes. Oven temperature: 425 degrees middle rack.
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== 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. Add butter.
# Combine 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 at 425 °F for 10–15 minutes. 
# Serve hot.
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Category:Scone Recipes