Friday 29 May 2015

Here Today, Scone Tomorrow


Now we can't favour any one scone recipe ahead of any other but this is a savoury scone that has been well received and should give you a good start if you're struggling for ideas........

 
Savoury Cheese & Mustard Scones
 
(Makes 12)

  • 225g Plain white flour
  • 1tsp  Baking powder
  • 50g Butter (unsalted)
  • 1tbsp Thyme
  • ½tsp Mustard powder
  • pinch Salt
  • pinch  Pepper
  • 50g Cheddar cheese extra mature, grated
  • 25g Parmesan grated
  • 3tbsp  Buttermilk plus a little extra to glaze
  • Egg(s) (free range) medium

The Method

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°c (fan 160°c, gas mark 4).

Step 2

Place the flour and baking powder into a large bowl. Add the butter and using your fingertips rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. You could also do this in a food processor.

Step 3

Add the thyme, mustard powder, salt, pepper, the grated cheddar and three quarters of the parmesan and mix lightly.

Step 4

Add the eggs and buttermilk and using a round blade knife mix gently until all the mixture is combined into a dough, but do not overwork the mix.

Step 5

Place the dough onto a lightly floured surface and lightly roll or pat the dough to a thickness of 2-3cm. Cut the scones using a 5cm round cutter and place onto a baking sheet.

Step 6

Lightly brush the scones with a little additional buttermilk and sprinkle with the remaining parmesan.

Bake for 20 minutes. Let the scones cool
 
EAT THEM ALL.....


Minecraft Craft


So Minecraft Craft, for the uninitiated here are 8 things you might like to know about Minecraft;

1) This is Steve, he's the hero of Minecraft. He's like a normal guy but he's made out of blocks

2) Creepers....... these are Green, have 3 legs and are the basic baddies. Think thing from the Swamp but made out of blocks

3) Pigs. You know pigs, they're pink, they go oink and they are made out of blocks.
In fact why stop at pigs, you can have the whole farming experience, there are cows and chickens to look after, fruit & veg to grow and wheat to harvest.


4) Endermen. These are the super baddies, tall, black, purple eyes. Not only can these guys move blocks around they are made from them

5) You're imagination is the only limit....honestly look at YouTube, the creations that have been made (virtually) are amazing if a little, well....blocky

6) Wolves may sound scary but give them a bone in minecraft and you've got a virtual Lassie on your hands, well in block form that is.

7) Gold, Diamonds & Obsidian. No not the gifts from the three wise men but precious metals you can mine and use to make weapons, armour and implements to help you in your block shaped world.

8) Ever wanted to live in the arctic tundra, how about a place in the sun? No, you want a swamp home? Once again in minecraft you can start your world in one of many Biomes each of which has it's own climate and landscape. Oh and they are all blocky too.

So as you can see, the world is your Oyster. Go crazy and craft to your blocky hearts content.


Sunday 17 May 2015

Summer Fair 2015 - Come Join the Fun



At POWSA Towers we've been working hard to prepare for the Summer Fair. On Saturday 6th June we have the annual inter - school football & netball tournaments and running alongside these the chance for you to all enjoy yourselves, have fun and support the school. There will be games to play, candyfloss, burgers and juices to keep you going as well as the chance to cheer on the teams from years 3 & 4

We have already received some initial donations of crockery and will welcome any more donations that you can spare. Please don't donate anything that might make an appearance on Antiques Roadshow but if you have any plates or bowls that are old, chipped or just unloved we will put them to a smashing new use.

There is a sign up sheet at the schools reception, if you can spare some time to help us on the day, be it flipping burgers on the BBQ (we'll supply the apron) or running a game for an hour please let us know, your help and support is greatly appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you there, the football  & netball kick off at 11am