25 g
butter, margarine or white vegetable cooking fat
75 g
Cheddar cheese, finely grated
40 g
salted peanuts, finely chopped
150 ml
cold milk
beaten egg
for brushing
Method :
Sift flour, baking powder, salt
and mustard into a mixing bowl.
Rub in fat finely.
Toss in cheese and nuts.
Add milk in one go and mix to a
soft dough by stirring with a fork.
Turn out on to a floured surface,
knead quickly and lightly until smooth then shape into a ball.
Place on greased baking tray.
Using floured fingers or rolling
pin, press out to 3/4" (2 cm) in thickness.
Score into 8 wedges with the back
of a knife.
Brush with beaten egg and bake
until golden brown in hot oven, 425F, Gas 7.
Allow about 15-20 minutes.
Transfer to wire rack and leave
until lukewarm.
Divide into triangles, using score
lines as a guide.
Serve when just cold by breaking
each triangle in half and spreading with butter, margarine or peanut
butter.
Note :
Whether served simply enough with a
filling of butter or peanut butter, or eaten with egg dishes, these
scone triangles are a sheer joy freshly baked. Quite delicious and a
nourishing meal with a robust mixed salad.