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Cheese Scones

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time35 mins

 1 ½ cups plain flour
 4 tsp baking powder
 1 pinch salt
 1 pinch cayenne pepper
 55 g chilled butter, cut into cubes
 120 g mature cheddar cheese, grated
 100 ml milk
1

Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced) with a large baking tray inside.

2

Place flour, salt, cayenne pepper, baking powder and butter into a food processor and process unless incorporated.

3

Pour butter-flour mixture into a large mixing bowl, add the cheese and mix until thoroughly combined.

4

Make a well in the centre of flour mixture and pour in enough milk to give a soft but firm dough.

5

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to approx. 2cm thick. Cut the scones to desired size and then place on hot baking tray. Glaze the scones and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

6

Bake in the over for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1

Amount per serving
Calories300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g21%
Total Carbohydrate 30g11%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Iron -8mg-44%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.