Cheese Scones
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 6
Ingredients
- 225g Plain Flour
- PINCH Salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- PINCH Cayenne
- PINCH Mustard
- 50g Butter (Cold)
- 80g Grated Cheddar
- 150ml Milk
Method
- STEP 1PREHEAT oven to gas 8. Dust baking tray with flour.
- STEP 2Sift flour, salt, baking powder and seasonings into a bowl. Rub in butter until resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- STEP 3Stir in the grated cheese, then add in the milk and mix to form a soft dough. Lightly knead on a floured surface and roll to about 2cm thick. Take 6.8mm cutter and cut out scones (you would normally get 6) re-rolling the trimmings.
- STEP 4Place on the baking tray and brush with egg and top with a little cheese. Bake for approx 12mins until golden and well risen.
