Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　45 minutes

　　Large Scone

　　Prince Edward Island traditionalists still enjoy four meals a day — breakfast, dinner (at noon), supper, and "lunch," commencing at 10 p.m. Typical fare includes bannock or biscuits, homemade jam, cheese, and strong tea.

　　

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

　　3 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting

　　4 teaspoons baking powder

　　1/2 teaspoon baking soda

　　1 teaspoon salt

　　1 tablespoon sugar

　　1/2 cup cold vegetable shortening

　　1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk

　　Accompaniment: softened butter or sliced Cheddar

　　

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F.

　　

Step 2

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar in a bowl. Blend in shortening with your fingertips or a pastry blender just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Form a well in center and pour in buttermilk, stirring mixture with a fork until dough just comes together. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 3 or 4 times, then pat dough into a 1-inch-thick round.

　　

Step 3

Transfer dough to an ungreased baking sheet and prick top all over with a fork. Bake in middle of oven until golden, 30 to 35 minutes.

　　

Step 4

Transfer bannock to a rack and cool to warm. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into wedges.