1. Preheat oven to 450°F (gas mark 8). 2. Sift flour with salt and rub in butter or margarine. 3. For Cheese& Herb Scones add mustard, cheese and herbs to the dry ingredients at this point. 4. Make a well in the centre and pour in the egg and most of the buttermilk. 5. Mix quickly to form a soft dough, adding a little extra buttermilk if necessary. 6. Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out lightly until 1" thick. 7. Working quickly, cut into 2" rounds. 8. Glaze with egg or milk and set on a floured baking sheet. 9. Before baking, dust scones with cinnamon sugar for Buttermilk Scones or sprinkle a little grated cheese on top of each scone for Cheese& Herb Scones. 10. Bake for 15-20 minutes until light brown. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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