Ham And Cheese Pastries

• 2 1/2 cups self-rising flour
• 2 tbsp butter, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped basil
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped ham
• 1/2 None red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped gherkin

1. Preheat the oven to 425u0b0F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add butter; rub in lightly using fingertips. Stir in basil.
3. Mix milk and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl; reserve 1 tbsp. Add remaining milk mixture to flour mixture; stir to form a soft, sticky dough. Do not overmix.
4. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Press or roll out to form a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
5. Mix cheese, ham, pepper and gherkin in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over dough, pressing slightly.
6. Roll up to form a log. Cut into 3/4 inch thick slices. Arrange slices, cut side up with sides touching, on prepared pan. Brush with reserved milk mixture.
7. Bake 12-15 mins, until pastries sound hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.

flour, butter, basil, milk, cheddar cheese, ham, red pepper, gherkin

Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/25858 (may not work)