Buttermilk Scones

For the scones: 3 c All-purpose flour

1/3 c Sugar

2 1/2 ts Baking powder

1/2 ts Baking soda

3/4 ts Salt

1 1/2 Cold unsalted butter

; (6 ozs) cut in -- small pieces 1 c Buttermilk; (approximately)

1 tb Grated orange or lemon zest

For the topping: 1/2 Unsalted butter

; (2 ozs) melted, For brushing 1/4 c Sugar; for dusting

Filling for rolled scones: 4 tb Jam or jelly; and/or

4 tb Diced or small plump dried

-fruits: ; (optional) Currants/ raisins/ a -pricots/ figs Recipe by: The Washington Post - October 1996 See Part 2.
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