Buttermilk Scones

Makes 15

Ingredients:
2 1/2 C S.R. flour
2 T caster sugar
60 g butter, chopped
1 C buttermilk

Method:
1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line a flat baking tray with baking paper.
2. Combine flour, sugar and butter in a large bowl until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add buttermilk and combine gently until dough almost comes together.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface
5. Knead gently (no more than 5 times) to bring dough together. Roll out until 2cm thick. Dip a 5cm round cutter into flour to prevent dough sticking. Cut out as many scones as possible (about 9).
6. Gently press remaining dough together. Roll out until 2.5cm thick (scones cut from second and third batches won't rise as high as those from the first batch, so start with thicker dough). Cut out as many scones as possible.
7. Place scones 1cm apart on prepared tray. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden and hollow when tapped on top.
8. Serve hot with jam and cream.