Scones

What do you bake when you have a tub of clotted cream and Damson jam.
Scones !!   Delicious hot or cold.  Perfect for afternoon tea.

Makes 8-10 scones

Ingredients:

• 50g butter
• 250g all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp bakingsoda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 100 ml buttermilk

Preparation:

• Preheat  oven to 220°C
• Grease and flour a baking sheet or line baking sheet with paper
• Place the butter, flour, baking soda and salt into a roomy baking bowl. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
• Make a well in the center and stir in enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. Do not add all the buttermilk at one go. Add just enough for the crumbs to stick together.  I needed less. 
• Turn the mixture onto a floured board and knead lightly, roll out to 3cm  thick.
• Cut 8 rounds with a 5cm cutter or cut into triangles with a sharp knife.  Note: If you do not have a cutter, try to find an alternative with sharp edges.  I tried using a drinking glass and result was lopsided scones.  
• Place on the baking tray and brush with beaten egg or with leftover buttermilk. 
• Bake 8 - 10 minutes until golden brown and well risen.
• Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Serve clotted cream and damson jam.
Alternative will be drollops of fresh cheese and strawberry jam.