Buttermilk Scones Biscuits

From australian super food ideas. we found these to be easy to make and served with diet jam (no sugar) and a dollop of cream.

Preheat oven to 220 degree c.

Grease and flour a 8cm deep , 19cm square cake tin.

Place flour , sugar and salt in a large bowl.

Add butter and using finger.

Make a well in the centre and add buttermilk and using a flat bladed knife , stir until dough almost comes together.

Place on a lightly floured surface and knead gently until dough comes together.

Press out to a 3cm thick round.

Dip a 5cm round cutter into flour to prevent dough sticking and cut out scones.

Gently press leftover dough pieces together and repeat cutting out more scones - should make a total of 16 scones.

Place scones , touching into prepared tin.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until light golden and hollow when tapped on top.

Serve with jam and cream or honey and cream.

self-raising flour, caster sugar, butter, buttermilk, salt