Basic Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 425°.
2. 2
   Grease cookie sheet.
3. 3
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
4. 4
   With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. 5
   Beat buttermilk and eggs in small bowl. Pour onto dry ingredients and stir with fork until mixture comes together.
6. 6
   On lightly floured surface knead dough 5 or 6 times. Transfer to prepared cookie sheet.
7. 7
   With floured hands pat into an 8 inch circle.
8. 8
   Cut into 8 wedges with a long, sharp, floured knife.
9. 9
   (Do not separate.)
10. 10
    Bake 14 to 16 minutes until golden. Transfer to wire rack.
11. 11
    Serve warm.
12. 12
    Makes 8.