Ingredients:
2 cups flour
pinch of salt
1 desert spoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup cooking oil
1 egg, beaten
milk
Optional:
handful of raisins, sultanas
100g grated cheese
Method:
Sift together flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
Add together oil, beaten egg, and make up to 1 cup with milk.
Add to flour mixture. At this point add cheese or dried fruit if desired. If dough is too dry, add more oil and milk in equal measure.
Roll onto a flat floured surface until approx 2cm thick. Using a cookie cutter, cut through and place onto a greased baking tray. Makes approx 8 scones.
Bake at 215 to 230 C for 10 minutes.
