BUTTERMILK SCONES

4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 1/2 cups buttermilk (about)
TO SERVE:
sugar
butter
whipped cream and jam

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet.

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda into bowl. Rub in margarine until mix resembles fine bread crumbs. Stir in sugar, raisins. Add enough buttermilk to make soft dough.

Turn onto lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with 2 1/2-inch cutter. Place on greased baking sheet; sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 minutes or until well risen and golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Serve with butter, whipped cream and jam.

Source: Salt Lake Tribune, March 17, 1993