TRADITIONAL SCONES

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Making scones is very simple I learned when my wife and I hosted an English tea. These are light and very tasty. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup buttermilk
Jam of your choice, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk egg and buttermilk until blended; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. , Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; gently knead 10 times. Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 5-in. circle. Cut each circle into six wedges. , Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm, with jam if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.