Ham And Cheese Pastries - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 425\u00b0F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
Sift flour into a large bowl. Add butter; rub in lightly using fingertips. Stir in basil.
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.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly. Press or roll out to form a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
Mix cheese, ham, pepper and gherkin in a medium bowl. Sprinkle over dough, pressing slightly.
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.
Bake 12-15 mins, until pastries sound hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.