Irish Brown Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°F Lightly dust a baking sheet with some flour.
2. 2
   Put the whole wheat flour and wheat germ into a large mixing bowl. Sift the all-purpose flour, salt and baking soda into the bowl. Mix the ingredients well together with fingers.
3. 3
   Next, rub in the butter to pea-sized pieces; then mix in the sugar.
4. 4
   At this stage, put the lightly dusted tin into the oven to preheat.
5. 5
   Stir in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead for a few seconds. Cut out scones with a round cookie cutter.
6. 6
   Put the scones on the preheated baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes or until risen and a golden brown.
7. 7
   Cool on a wire tray.