Buttermilk Scones

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

⅓ cup butter, melted

1 ¼ cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add butter and buttermilk; stir until a soft dough is formed.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick and 4 inches wide. Cut into 8 even sized pieces.

Place the scones on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 10 to 15 minutes, or until golden brown.