Cheese Scones

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.

• step 2

  Mix together the flour, salt and mustard powder and rub in the butter.

• step 3

  Stir in the cheese and then the milk to get a soft dough.

• step 4

  Turn on to a floured work surface and knead very lightly. Pat out to a round 2cm/¾in thick. Use a 5cm/2in cutter to stamp out rounds and place on the baking sheet. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and stamp out more scones to use it all up.

• step 5

  Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack.