Brown Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Place the flours, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a food processor, and process 30 seconds, until well combined.
3. 3
   Add the butter and pulse about ten times, until the mixture is a coarse meal.
4. 4
   With the machine running, quickly pour in 1 cup of the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Stop the machine as soon as the dough comes together.
6. 6
   Its important not to overwork the dough.
7. 7
   Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and bring it together with your hands into a large ball.
8. 8
   Divide the dough into three pieces, and shape each of them into a 5-inch-wide disc.
9. 9
   Cut each disc into quarters.
10. 10
    Brush the tops of the scones with a little buttermilk.
11. 11
    Place on a lightly buttered baking sheet and bake 25 minutes, until the scones are golden brown.