Three Cheese Scones

We’ve used a mix of three of our favourite cheeses in this scone recipe, but you can use a mix of any cheeses you wish – just make sure you include at least one strong flavoured variety.

Delicious served fresh from the oven with butter.

Ingredients:

225g self raising flour
50g butter
1 tsp mustard powder
1 tsp baking powder
good pinch of salt
good pinch of black pepper
130g grated cheese (we used a mix of mature Scottish cheddar, Jarlsberg & Parmesan)
1 large free range egg, beaten
100mls milk (approx)

Follow these steps

Pre-heat the oven to 220degC. Sieve the flour into a large bowl, add the butter. Rub together until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Stir in the mustard powder, baking powder, salt and black pepper followed by the grated cheese.
Gently mix in the beaten egg followed by sufficient milk to make a soft but not too sticky dough - take care not to overmix at this stage or the baked scones will have a tough texture.
Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out to around 2-3 cm thickness. Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet - gather up the dough scraps and roll & cut again until all the dough is used.
Place in the hot oven for around 10 minutes or until well risen and golden brown. Remove to a wire rack and cool slightly before serving.
Makes around 8 small scones.

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