Walnut Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease cookie sheets.

3. 3

   In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; blend well.

4. 4

   Using fork or pastry blender, cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Add buttermilk and walnuts; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.

6. 6

   Drop by heaping teaspoonsful 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.

7. 7

   Bake for 9 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown.

8. 8

   Immediately remove from cookie sheets.

9. 9

   Serve warm.

10. 10

    Yield: 30 scones High Altitude...Above 3500 feet: Decrease baking powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons; increase buttermilk to 3/4 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons.

11. 11

    Bake as directed above.