Cheese Scones

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
large pinch salt
sprinkle of cayenne pepper/chilli powder (optional)
1 cup strong cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon oil
½ cup milk (maybe a bit more depending on how it mixes)
1 egg

METHOD

Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper into a large bowl. Add the cheese and mix through the flour mixture. Beat the egg and milk together in a separate bowl and add the oil. Pour the milk/egg/oil mixture into the flour mixture and using a metal spoon / fork, mix the dough until it clumps together, but is not too dry. If too dry, add a bit more milk in to use up the flour. Press the dough out on a flat clean floured surface until it is about 5mm thick using the palm of your hand. Do not use a rolling pin as it is too heavy and will prevent the scones from rising. Cut out your scones out by using a round cutter. Place them on a floured baking tray on 160 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

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