Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 220C/450F/Gas mark 7.
  2. Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  3. Rub in the butter until it remsembles crumbs.
  4. Add 5 ounces of the grated cheese & mix well.
  5. Add the milk and mix very quickly - do not over mix.
  6. Mixture should be sticky and soft, if too dry, add more milk.
  7. Place onto a floured board a knead briefly.
  8. Roll out to about 3cms/1" thickness.
  9. Stamp 12-14 rounds out of the dough - do NOT twist the scone cutters as it stops them from rising!
  10. Place close together on a greased biscuit/baking tray.
  11. Brush the beaten egg over each scone as a glaze and sprinkle the remaining 1 ounce of cheese over the top.
  12. Bake in a pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes until well risen and golden brown.
  13. Cool slightly, then spilt them in half, butter them -- divine!