Ingridents
200g self raising flour
75g block margarine
75g sugar
75g chopped chocolate
1 egg
Additional ingredients
e.g. sultanas, chopped apricots, cherries
Method
1. Preheat the oven 190c / gas mark 5
2. Sieve the flour into the bowl
3. Chop the margarine into small cubes
4. Add to the flour and rub in with finger tips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs
5. Chop the chocolate on a chopping board into small pieces with a sharp knife
6. Mix the chocolate into the dry mixture
7. Beat the egg in a bowl or jug using a fork then add the beaten egg to the mixture and stir in until the mixture comes together into a ball
8. Place the mixture onto a chopping board. Pat out into a circle approximately 2 cm thick
9. Divide the mixture into 8 triangles
10. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a baking tray spaced apart
11. Bake in the oven 15/ 20 mins until golden brown.