Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.3 cup butter melted
• 1.3 cups buttermilk 
• 3 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• baking sheet
• oven
• mixing bowl

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide.
5. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
6. Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.