Irish And Scottish Gaelic Soda Bread Scones

• 275 g wholemeal flour
• 275 g plain white flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 400 -500 ml buttermilk (14 to 18 flluid ozs)

1. Pre-heat the oven to 220C/450F.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add the smaller quantity of buttermilk, 400ml or 14 fluid ozs.
3. Mix by hand, adding more buttermilk if necessary, until you have a soft but not sticky dough.
4. Turn out on to a floured surface and knead lightly - just enough to shape the dough into a round. Flatten it to about 2.5cm/1in thick and cut out 8-10 scones, using a 7.5cm/3in plain cutter.
5. Put on to a floured baking tray and bake for about 20 minutes, until well risen and golden. Leave to cool slightly on a wire rack.
6. Serve with soup, stews or traditional breakfasts.

wholemeal flour, flour, salt, bicarbonate of soda, buttermilk

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/irish-and-scottish-gaelic-soda-bread-scones-389019 (may not work)