Blueberry Scones – Makes approx 8
50g Blueberries
175g (6oz) Self Raising Flour
55g (2oz) Oatbran
1 tsp baking powder
55g (2oz) Low Fat Margarine
25g (1oz) Caster Sugar
7 tbsp Semi -skimmed milk
Pre Heat the oven to 220 C/425 F/Gas No 7
Put all the ingredients into a bowl & mix to a soft dough.
Lightly knead & roll out to 1.25cm (1/2″) thick, cut out 6.25cm (2″) rounds.
Put on a baking tray & cook for 12-15 minutes.
Serve with some low fat spread & reduced sugar strawberry or raspberry or jam.
Champagne Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
3 tsp sugar (or simple syrup)
12 sprigs fresh mint, plus extra for garnish
3 oz fresh lime juice
8 oz vodka
Cranberry juice
Champagne or sparkling wine
Fresh raspberries for garnish
For each drink, add 3/4 tsp sugar, 3 sprigs of mint, and 3/4 oz fresh lime juice to a shaker. Muddle contents; add ice to shaker, along with 2 oz of vodka and a splash of cranberry juice. Shake vigorously, then strain into chilled flute. Top the glass with Champagne; garnish with a few fresh raspberries and a sprig of mint.
