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Lemon Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter
1/2 cup buttermilk
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
Additional sugar

In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and
salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add
buttermilk and lemon peel, stirring just until mixed. Turn onto a

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floured surface; knead gently six times. Shape into a ball. On a
greased baking sheet, pat dough into a circle about 1/2 in thick and
8-1/2 in. in diameter. Using a sharp knife, cut wedges in the dough,
being careful not to cut all the way through. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges are lightly
browned. Editor's Note: To sour milk, place 1-1/2 teaspoons
white vinegar in a measuring cup. Add enough milk to equal 1/2 cup.

Yield: 10-12 scones.