Irish Tea Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
4 Tbsp. (1/2 stick) chilled butter, cut in small pieces
1 large egg
1 egg white, beaten with 1 tsp. water
2 tsp. sugar (optional)
2/3 to 3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
In large bowl, sift or stir together first 5 ingredients.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Make well in center; set aside.