cheese scones and Fruit scones

Fruit scones (4.5 syns each) Made 14

Ingredients
225g Self Raising flour

70g Margarine (dairy and soya free)

30g Caster sugar

70g Dried fruit

1 egg

Preparation
1) Put the flour in a bowl, add the margarine and rub together to form breadcrumbs.

2) Add the sugar and fruit.

3) Add the egg and stir until it binds together - if the mixture is not sticking together then add a little water.

4) Once the mixture has formed into a ball then you can either roll it out and cut into neat rounds, or alternatively break small pieces off, roll into balls and then squash a little onto a greased baking tray.

5) Cook in the oven at 200 degrees for approx 10 minutes depending on the size of your scones.  It's a good idea to check them after 7 minutes.

Cheese scones: (4 syns each)  made 16.

Ingredients

• 225g (8oz) self-raising flour
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1tsp baking powder
• 50g (2oz) butter, cut into cubes
• 50g (2oz) Cheddar, grated
• 75ml (3fl oz) milk

Method

1. Sift together the flour, salt, cayenne pepper and baking powder. Using your fingers, rub the butter into the flour mixture (or do this in a food processor).
2. Mix through the grated cheese. Add the milk a little at a time (you may not need all of it) and mix with a flat-bladed knife until the dough starts to come together.
3. Once you have formed a smooth dough, press it into a ball with your fingers. Pat or roll it out until it's around 1.5-2cm (¾in) thick. Cut into rounds with a 7-8cm (2½in) cutter.
4. Arrange on a baking sheet and cook in the oven for 10-15 mins at 200° (400°F, gas mark 6) until risen and golden.