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These biscuits are excellent with Dorset Blue Vinney Cheese.

Ingredients

• 6 oz self-raising whole meal flour

• 2 oz fine oatmeal

• 1 level teaspoon salt

• 3 oz butter, softened

• 1 oz soft brown sugar

• 4 tablespoons milk

Method

1. Set oven to 375F or mark 5.

2. Put the flour, oatmeal, and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

3. Stir in the sugar and enough milk to bind to a firm dough.

4. Roll out on a floured surface to ¼ inch thickness.

5. Cut into 3-inch rounds with a pastry cutter and prick evenly all over with a fork.

6. Transfer to a floured baking sheet and bake for approx. 20 minutes until lightly browned.

7. Cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.

8. Serve plain or buttered with cheese.

Courtesy of the “Favourite Dorset Recipes” compiled by Amanda Persey and published by J. Salmon Ltd.