Scones

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) top and bottom heat and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Put the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl and mix everything thoroughly.

Distribute the soft butter in small pieces over the flour mixture and rub it in with your fingers until a crumbly mixture forms.

Make a well in the centre, pour in the buttermilk and quickly mix everything into a sticky dough. If it seems too dry, add extra buttermilk by the tablespoon.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead it for about 1 minute, only until it holds together.

Shape the dough into a roll and cut it into slices about 2.5 cm thick.

Place the slices on the prepared baking sheet with some space between them.

Bake the scones on the middle rack for 15–20 minutes, until they are lightly golden.

Let the scones cool for about 5 minutes and serve them while still warm.