Cheese and Marjoram Scones Recipe

Ingredients :

1 cup whole wheat flour

1 cup self rising flour

pinch salt

scant 3 tbsp butter

1/4 tsp dry mustard

2 tsp dried marjoram

1/2 - 2/3 cup finely grated sharp Cheddar cheese

1 tsp sunflower oil (optional)

1/2 cup milk, or as required to make soft dough

1/3 cup pecan nuts or walnuts, chopped

1. Gently sift the two kinds of flour into a bowl and add the salt.
2. Cut the butter into small pieces, and rub these into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Add the mustard, marjoram and grated cheese, and mix in sufficient milk to make a soft dough.
4. Knead the dough lightly.
5. Preheat the oven to 425F.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 3/4" thickness and cut it out with a 2" square cutter.
7. Grease some cookie sheets with the paper from the butter (or use a little sunflower oil), and place the scones on the sheets.
8. Brush the scones with a little milk and sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts over the top.
9. Bake for 12 minutes.
10. Serve warm.

A great success for a hearty tea. With savory toppings, these scones can make a good basis for a light lunch, served with a crunchy, green salad.

Makes about 18 scones

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