Cream of Tartar Buttermilk Scones

Ingredients

• 1 quart flour
• 2 tsp cream of tartar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 egg-sized piece butter
• 1 tsp salt
• enough buttermilk to thicken

Method

1. 1 Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt together.
2. 2 Rub in an egg-sized piece of butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. 3 Add enough buttermilk to form a thick dough.
4. 4 Shape into scones and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) until golden.