Granary thyme scones

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
125 grams Self-raising flour; (4oz)
1 teaspoon Baking powder
A pinch of salt
125 grams Granary-type flour; (4oz)
50 grams Butter; plus extra for
; greasing (2oz)
2 teaspoons Chopped thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons Milk
1 Egg; beaten

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 7/220 C/425 F.

2. Sift the self-raising flour with the baking powder and salt. Mix in the granary-type flour.

3. Rub the butter into the flours and stir in the thyme. Add the milk and egg to make a soft dough.

4. Roll out to 1cm (½ inch) thick and cut into rounds. Place on a well greased baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.

5. Cool a little and serve warm, heaped in a basket with sprigs of flowering thyme if you like.

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NOTES : Soft, wholesome and aromatic, these scones are not only irresistible at teatime, they also make an interesting addition to a bread basket to serve up with salad and soups.

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