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Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup butter, melted 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Nutrition Info

255.6 calories carbohydrate: 38.6 g cholesterol: 21.9 mg fat: 8.5 g fiber: 1.3 g protein: 6.2 g saturatedFat: 5.1 g servingSize: - sodium: 534 mg sugar: 2 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk, stir until a soft dough is formed.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.
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.

8 scones

This basic scone recipe can be adapted by adding chopped dried fruit or grated cheese.