Basic Buttermilk Scones

Name: Basic Buttermilk Scones
Ingredients: 2 cups self-raising flour; 1 tablespoon caster sugar; 1 pinch salt; 60 grams chilled butter, roughly chopped; 3/4 cup buttermilk, plus a bit extra for brushing; jam, butter and cream (or whatever you fancy!) to serve

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Ingredients

2 cups self-raising flour
1 tablespoon caster sugar
1 pinch salt
60 grams chilled butter, roughly chopped
3/4 cup buttermilk, plus a bit extra for brushing
jam, butter and cream (or whatever you fancy!) to serve

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 220\u00b0C (430\u00b0F). Line a baking tray with baking paper. Position oven rack in top third of oven.", "Sift flour, sugar and salt into a bowl.", "Make a well in center of mixture. Pour in buttermilk. Using a flat-bladed knife, stir until sticky dough forms.", "Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead gently until just smooth, only several presses.", "Using a lightly floured rolling pin, gently roll out to 2cm (1/4 inch) thickness.", "With a 6cm (2.5\") pastry cutter