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This make at least 12 large scones
560g Flour
30ml Baking powder
5ml Salt
250g Butter, softened
3 free-range eggs
200ml Buttermilk

Preheat oven 200 C
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt
Rub in the butter with your finger tips (make sure not to get the butter warm)
until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Beat together egg and buttermilk
Add to flour mixture, using a butter knive cut in the liquid to form a soft dough
Place dough on lighly flowered surface, gently pat to 2cm thick.
Cut out rounds using a cooky cutter
Place the scones on a greased baking tray
Bake for 10-15 minutes until puffed up and golden.