NUTTY BROWN SCONES

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 tablespoons irish or scottish oatmeal, uncooked
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
2/3 cup buttermilk

Mix all the dry ingredients. Rub in the butter. Add the buttermilk and knead the dough well.

Roll out to a thickness of 1/2-inch. Brush with milk. Cut into rounds.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.

Source: The Little Irish Baking Book by Ruth I. Ross

Category:  Breads, Breakfast Breads
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