Smithers' Scrumptious Scones

At the end of a busy, productive and satisfying week, what could be better than indulging in a cup of tea and a freshly baked scone, courtesy of the inestimable Smithers? 

I had bought the buttermilk a week ago to make some scones, knowing how much he likes them, but had been so busy with fulfilling my Christmas card orders that I hadn’t got round to making them and by today the buttermilk really needed using before it was past its best. 

It’s a sure sign that Smithers is feeling a bit better that he even attempted to do some baking, which is wonderful. I can testify that he hasn’t lost his skill at making scones, even with his current poor eyesight. How good is that?