Cheese Scones

These light and fluffy Heritage Teifi/Extra Mature cheese scones are easy to make and perfect for an afternoon tea or as part of a picnic. Great served alongside soups or warm with melted butter. Heaven.

 

Makes 8-10 scones

Ingredients 

  • 225g self raising flour

  • 1 level tsp baking powder

  • 40g butter softened

  • 1 egg

  • 150ml milk

  • 100g grated Heritage Teifi/Extra Mature

  • 2 large tsp English mustard

  • Salt and pepper

Method

  1. Mix the flour and baking powder into a bowl, then rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

  2. Lightly whisk the egg in a measuring jug, and then add the milk. Add grated Heritage Teifi/Extra Mature, English mustard and salt and pepper to the egg, then add to the flour and mix lightly into a soft dough.

  3. Turn out and knead on a lightly floured surface. Roll out 1/2 thick and cut into rounds with a 2inch straight cutter. Arrange on a cold greased plain tray, then brush the tops with a little milk.

  4. Bake scones at 200 fan oven for 10-12 mins or until pale golden brown, then leave to cool on a wire rack.

 

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