These are a lighter softer scone. Add raisins if desired.
Heat the oven to 200c and line a baking tray before you start.
450g self raising flour
1/4tsp salt
100g cold butter
85g caster sugar
300g buttermilk
a splash of milk + buttermilk to glaze
in a large bowl, cube the butter and rub into the flour, salt & sugar. work quickly so that the butter does not melt. (Cold hands!)
Add the buttermilk, work quickly to form a loose dough. Turn out on to a floured board, press to about 4cm thick, cut into rounds and place on baking tray. Glaze with milk/buttermilk. Cook at 200c until golden.