Scones

Ingredients

2 c. self raising flour
2 oz butter
2 tbs. castor sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
5 oz buttermilk
1 egg (optional)
1/4 c currants (optional)

Instructions

Sift together dry ingredients
Rub butter into mixture until small pea sized.
Add currants (if using)
Add buttermilk (plus beaten egg if using) to make barely moist dough, cut into 6.
Bake at 425 deg F for 12-15 minutes - makes 4 large, 6 medium

Notes

Gluten free: Use blends by Orly, London blend gluten free flour