Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat skillet to 380° (hi-heat).
2. 2
   Sift together all dry ingredients.
3. 3
   Make a well in the center of the sifted ingredients. Add buttermilk and egg and mix with a knife, using a light hand. Pour approximately 1/2 c. batter onto lightly floured surface and lightly flour the batter.
4. 4
   Using a light hand, pat down the batter with the back of your hand until it is about 1/2-inch thick.
5. 5
   With a clean knife, swiftly cut the batter into 4 equal sections. Gently scoop one of the sections into the palm of your hand and quickly and lightly toss back and forth a few times and drop onto a pre-heated skillet.
6. 6
   Repeat with other sections.
7. 7
   Flip when brown 3 to 5 minutes.
8. 8
   Cool, wrapped in a clean tea-towel.
9. 9
   Serve with sweet savory topping.
10. 10
    Always break apart, never cut!