Ingredients:
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup cold butter
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup dried fruit or chocolate

Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
2. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
3. Stir in the buttermilk just until combined.
4. Turn dough out onto a floured surface, knead into a ball, and then roll out to ½” thick.
5. Stamp out scones using a circle cutter.
6. Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sanding sugar (optional).
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
Yield: 1 dozen