Lamb, Redcurrant, Carrot and Rosemary Cobbler

Serves 6

Ingredients
700g diced lamb for stewing
4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunky
2cm rings
1 large onion
1 small leek cut into rings
1 bayleaf
1 dessp redcurrant jelly
2 cloves garlic finely diced (optional)
850ml good lamb or vegetable stock
3 tbsp olive oil
seasoned flour
salt and pepper
pinch dried rosemary / tsp fresh

Put the oil into a sautée pan. Coat the lamb in seasoned flour. Fry the meat until browned. Throw in the vegetables and bay leaf. Fry for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the redcurrant jelly and dried rosemary.
Add stock. Season to taste.

Cobbler / Scones
225g self-raising flour
½ tsp salt
50g hard butter
120 ml milk
2 eggs
1 tsp dried rosemary
50g strong Cheddar cheese, grated

Preheat the oven to 220 oC / 425 oF / Gas Mark 7. Sift the flour with the salt into a large bowl. Cut the butter into small cubes. Toss it into the flour. With fingertips, rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add salt and pepper. Add the rosemary and cheese.

Make a well in the centre of the mixture, beat the egg and milk together and bring the mixture together with a knife. The mixture will be sticky. On a floured surface, knead the dough two or three times until smooth. Roll or pat into a flat block about 2½ cm / 1" thick. Cut into rounds with a floured cutter. Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining beaten egg for a golden crust.

Put the scones directly on top of the casserole and cook for 15 - 20 minutes until well risen and golden brown.

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