Basic Low Fat Scones Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. 2
   Into large bowl, sift together 3/4 c. flour, baking pwdr, sugar, baking soda and salt.
3. 3
   Sift mix again.
4. 4
   Add in butter; mix just till crumbly.
5. 5
   Add in cottage cheese.
6. 6
   Add in buttermilk and combine briefly, just to mix ingredients.
7. 7
   Knead only 5 times.
8. 8
   (Dough should be soft and satiny.)
9. 9
   Lightly flour board.
10. 10
    Roll out dough into 8- by 5-inch rectangle.
11. 11
    Cut into rounds with 2-inch biscuit cutter, rerolling and cutting scraps.
12. 12
    Place on oiled baking sheet.
13. 13
    Bake 7 to 10 min, till just golden brown.
14. 14
    Yields 10 to 12 scones.