George of the Irish Heritage Newsletter is busy, just be the Christmas season, he sends along another recipe. You can try this after the Ginger cake.... Irish Christmas Scones These rich scones are commonly served during the festive season in Ireland. 3 cups plain flour 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup of buttermilk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1. Stir together dry ingredients and mix lightly with hands. 2. Make a hollow in the centre and add enough buttermilk to make a soft dough. 3. Turn onto floured board and knead quickly and lightly until the dough is free from cracks. 4. Roll out until 1/2cm thick and cut into rounds. 5. Place on greased oven sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA http://www.connorsgenealogy.com