Basic Low Fat Scones Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

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   Into large bowl, sift together 3/4 c. flour, baking pwdr, sugar, baking soda and salt.

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   Sift mix again.

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   Add in butter; mix just till crumbly.

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   Add in cottage cheese.

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   Add in buttermilk and combine briefly, just to mix ingredients.

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   Knead only 5 times.

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   (Dough should be soft and satiny.)

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   Lightly flour board.

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    Roll out dough into 8- by 5-inch rectangle.

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    Cut into rounds with 2-inch biscuit cutter, rerolling and cutting scraps.

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    Place on oiled baking sheet.

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    Bake 7 to 10 min, till just golden brown.

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    Yields 10 to 12 scones.

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