Bacon, Leek And Potato Scones Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 3 slc lean back bacon, finely minced
• 1 x leek, finely minced
• 175 gm /6oz plain flour
• 2 tsp baking pwdr
• 50 gm /1-3/4oz butter
• 125 gm /4-1/2oz mashed potato
• 50 gm /1-3/4oz fresh parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, minced
• 2 Tbsp. lowfat milk
• 1 x egg yolk, beaten salt and freshly grnd black pepper

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2. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.
3. 2.
4. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add in the bacon and leek and fry for 3-4 min till the bacon is crisp.
5. 3.
6. Sift the flour and baking pwdr into a large bowl, add in the butter and rub in till the mix resembles fine breadcrumbs.
7. 4.
8. Add in all the remaining ingredients except the egg, and combine well till a soft dough is formed.
9. 5.
10. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and press or possibly roll out to a thickness of 1-1/2 cm/ 1/2 in.
11. Using a 6cm/ 2-1/2 in fluted cutter stamp out 10 scones.
12. 6.
13. Brush with a little beaten egg, then bake for 10-15 min till golden brown and risen.
14. Suitable for freezing.
15. Preparation Time: less than 30 mins
16. Cooking Time: 10 to 30 mins

oil, bacon, flour, baking pwdr, butter, potato, parmesan cheese, fresh thyme, milk, egg yolk

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/bacon-leek-and-potato-scones-73308 (may not work)