Step #2 Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry mixer until crumbly; add buttermilk & next 3 ingredients, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
Step #3 Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead 3 or 4 times.
Step #4 Divide dough in half; pat each portion into a 7-inch circle, & place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Step #5 Cut each circle into 8 wedges; sprinkle evenly with sugar.
Step #6 Bake at 425° for 12 to 14 mins or until golden brown.
Step #7 Note: Freeze scones up to 1 month.
Step #8 Thaw in refrigerator 8 hrs.
Step #9 Bake scones at 350º for 10 mins or until thoroughly heated.