Subject: English Cheddar Cheese Scones
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Fri Jan 11 2002 - 06:29:07 EST
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F O O D F U N N Y
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Here's another from the prolific and always mysterious "DRSPAGHETI":
Little Johnny refused to eat. In desperation, his mother took him to
a psychiatrist, who tried many methods to restore Johnny's appetite,
but to no avail. Finally, the psychiatrist asked, "Is there anything
at all that you would like to eat?"
"Worms," said Little Johnny.
The psychiatrist was gleeful as he sent his nurse for a cupful.
Placing them on a plate, he said, "Here they are."
"I want them fried," was the response.
The nurse took them and had them fried. When presented with them,
Little Johnny replied that he only desired one. The psychiatrist took
one and in a strong voice said, "Here is only one. Now please eat
it."
"I only want half, and you eat the other" was Johnny's reply.
The psychiatrist swallowed one half and gave the other to Little
Johnny. Just then Little Johnny began to cry. The doctor asked what
was wrong. Little Johnny said, "You ate my half!"
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T O D A Y ' S R E C I P E
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Here's a savory recipe that makes good use of one of England's
greatest contributions to the food lovers of the world - sharp cheddar
cheese.
English Cheddar Cheese Scones
2 cups (500 ml) all-purpose flour
1 Tbs (15 ml) baking powder
1 Tbs (15 ml) sugar
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dry mustard
3 Tbs (45 ml) butter at room temperature, cut
into small pieces
3 oz (80 g) sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and cut in the butter
using a fork. Add the cheese, stirring just enough to incorporate.
Beat the egg and milk together and add to the flour mixture, stirring
as little as possible. Turn out onto a floured surface and pat down
to a thickness of about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm). Cut into 2-inch (5 cm)
rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425 (220C)
oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Makes about 12 scones.
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