These rich scones are commonly served during the festiveseason in Ireland.

3 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup of buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder


1. Stir togetheer dry ingredients and mix lightly with hands. 2. Make a hollow in the centre and add enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. 3. Turn onto floured board and knead quickly and lightly until the dough is free from cracks. 4. Roll out until 1/2cm thick and cut into rounds. 5. Place on greased oven sheet and bake at 200 degrees celcius for 15 minutes.