Special Ham and Tomato Scones

Ingredients
2
cups of
Self-rising flour
1
teaspoon of
Paprika, plus extra for sprinkling
2
tablespoons of
Soft margarine
1
tablespoon of
Snipped fresh basil
1
cup of
Drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
2
cups of
Ounces (1/3 ) chopped cooked ham
6
tablespoons of
- 8 skim milk, plus extra for brushing

Preparation Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Flour a large baking sheet. Sift the flour, mustard, paprika and salt into a bowl. Rub in the margarine until the mixture resembles crumbs.

2. Stir in the basil, sun-dried tomatoes and ham, and mix lightly. Pour in enough milk to mix to a soft dough.

3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, knead briefly and roll out to an 8 x 6-inch rectangle. Cut into 2-inch squares and arrange on the baking sheet.

4. Brush lightly with milk, sprinkle with paprika and bake for 12 - 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.