Cheese scones

Ingredients

Makes 2-3 scones

112g self raising flour

Half teaspoon baking powder

23g cold butter - chunked

60g Cheddar - grated

Salt - pinch

Cayenne pepper - pinch

50ml milk

Method

Place a tray in the oven on gas mark 6.

Mix the flour, salt and pepper and sift into a bowl.

Add the butter and combine with fingertips to a breadcrumb texture.

Add 50g cheese and rub in to distribute. Don't overmix to avoid melting the butter.

Make a well and add some milk to make a soft but firm dough. Add the milk gradually to the desired consistency.

Lightly flour a surface and roll or pat the dough to 2cm thick.

Cut out scones about 8cm in diameter.

Place the scones on baking paper and glaze with milk. Add the remaining cheese to the top of the scones.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.


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