Teatime Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly dust a baking sheet with flour.
2. 2
   Whisk the 2 cups flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a mixing bowl. Cut in the butter with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir the buttermilk into the flour mixture until moistened.
3. 3
   Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough to about 1-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a floured 2-inch cutter and arrange rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4. 4
   Bake in the preheated oven until the scones have risen and are golden brown, 7 to 10 minutes.