Delicious Date Scones

Cut up 11/2 cups of dates and soak overnight in 1/2 cup fruit juice to cover.
Pre-heat oven to 200c
Sift
 4 cups self raising flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup sugar

Melt
 50g butter
Add
 1 cup milk
3/4 cup water

Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix with a knife until blended.
Add date mixture and stir in gently
Turn onto a floured board.
Roll out lightly
Cut into about 16 (4x4) squares
Brush with milk
Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned
You can sprinkle with raw sugar before baking

Best Ever Cheese Scones

BEST EVER CHEESE SCONES

2 cups self-raising flour
1/2 tsp salt
30g softened butter
3 1/2 cups vintage cheddar - grated
220ml milk
1/4 tsp paprika

Pre-heat the oven to 210c
Sift flour and salt. Rub in butter, then stir in 2 1/2 cups cheese.
Using a knife, cut in the milk.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and break off large lumps with a floured knife.
Transfer lumps to a lined baking tray.
Mix the rest of the cheese with the paprika and sprinkle over the scones.
Bake about 10 minutes until puffed and golden.
Serve hottish with lots of butter.