English Buttermilk Scones - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. unbleached flour
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 stick margarine
3/4 c. buttermilk

Preparation

Preheat oven to 400\u00b0.
Grease baking sheet, but don't heat. Sift dry items into a bowl.
Rub in shortening and margarine to get a moist, sand-like texture.
Chill, covered, 30 minutes.