Cheese Scones

• 180g self raising flour
• 30g butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons milk
• 125g grated cheese (cheddar is fine)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
• Cayenne pepper to taste

Makes 8 scones.

1. Preheat the oven to 220º C.
   
2. Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.
3. Rub in the butter then mix in the cheese.
4. In a separate bowl beat the egg and add in the milk.
5. Slowly add the mixture to the dry ingredients to make a soft, elastic dough.
6. Roll out the mix to about 1 cm thick.
7. Cut out the scones and place on a greased baking tray.
8. Brush the tops with milk and sprinkle a little cheese and pepper on top.
9. Bake on a high shelf until golden brown and cooked through. Roughly 10-15 minutes.
10. Turn out on a wire rack and leave to cool.

Delicious served slightly warm.