Instructions: Sieve the flour baking powder and salt into a large mixing bowl.

Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips.

Stir in the sugar.

Scoop a well into the centre of the flour; beat the egg and buttermilk together then pour it in.

Mix the dough together starting from the edge and working in.

Turn the dough out on to a floured board.

Knead it gently then pat it out into a round about lom thick.

Cut into eight equal pieces.

Place these on a hot lightly buttered griddle or heavy frying pan.

Cook until golden (about10 minutes) then turn carefully and cook the other side.

Makes 8 small scones

If you have a griddle then use it; if not try a heavy frying pan preferably a castiron one.

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