Ingredients

Makes 10-12 medium scones

• 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 40g soft butter
• 1 cups milk
• 1 cups cheddar cheese

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C
2. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the butter and rub them in with your fingertips.
3. Add the cheese and combine well.
4. Add the milk and work through until a soft ball of dough is formed. Remove from bowl and mix well with your hands.
5. On a flour surface roll out the dough till about 3 cm high. With a round cookie cutter cut out scones till the dough is finished. Place on a pre-sprayed baking tray and leave for 10-15 minutes.
6. Brush with some egg and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.