Buttermilk Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, chilled
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 c. raisins, currants or other types of dried fruits

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
In large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut butter into 1/2-inch cubes and distribute them over flour mixture.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles crumbs.
In a small bowl, stir together the buttermilk, egg and vanilla.
Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir to combine.
Stir in dried fruit (if desired).