A change for Easter.

Savoury Scones.

8 oz S/.R. Flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2oz butter or marg
3 oz cheddar cheese - grated
2 oz cooked sliced ham - diced - Or cooked streaky bacon cut into small pieces
approx 1/4 pint milk
milk to glaze

Sift flour, salt, baking powder and mustard powder into a bowl.
Rub in the butter or marg until mix is like fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in cheese and enough milk to make soft dough.
Knead lightly on floured board and roll out about 1/4 thick.
Cut into round 2" and place on lightly floured baking tray.
Brush tops with milk to glaze.


Pre heated oven. 220c. 425f. gas mark 7
Approx 10 minutes.
Cook on wire rack.
To serve, cut and spread with butter

cheers Penny.

In my defence - it's 6.15 and I am VERY HUNGRY!!