Plain and Simple Cheese Scones

Method

• step 1

  Preheat oven to gas mark 6/ 200 C/ 400 F. Grease a baking tray and dust with flour to stop the scones from sticking.

• step 2

  Rub together flour, salt and butter until the consistency of fine breadcrumbs.

• step 3

  Mix in the grated cheese until evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.

• step 4

  Add the milk in 4 stages, as you may not need to use all of it. Once mixed together (it's best to use your hands!), form the dough into a ball and pat into a circle.

• step 5

  Roll out the dough to about 2 cm thick, then cut out your desired shapes. Place on your prepared baking tray and brush the tops with milk.

• step 6

  Place on the top shelf of the oven and bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Best eaten fresh from the oven!