Makes 12
INGREDIENTS
225g/8oz/2 cups plain flour
12.5ml/2/1/2 tsp baking powder
2.5ml/1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
2.5ml/1/2 tsp salt
50g/2oz/4 tbsp cold butter, chopped
75g/3oz/3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
150ml/1/4 pint/2/3 cup milk
1 egg, beaten

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Cheese Scones

Preheat the oven to 230°C/450°F/ Gas 8. Sift the flour, baking powder, mustard powder and salt into a mixing bowl. Add the butter and rub

into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Stir in 50g/2oz/1/2 cup of the cheese into the butter and flour mixture.

Make a well in the centre and gently stir in the milk and egg until smooth. Turn the dough on to a lightly floured surface.

Roll out the dough and cut into triangles or squares. Brush lightly with milk and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Leave to rest for 15

minutes, then bake for 15 minutes, until well risen.