Yield: 12-14 scones

Ingredients

• 12 ounces self-rising flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons mustard powder
• dash of salt
• 4 ounces mature Cheddar cheese, grated
• 1 egg
• 1/2 pint milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

2. Into a medium bowl, sift the flour. Stir in the baking powder, mustard powder, and salt. Stir in the Cheddar cheese.

3. In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and milk. Mix with the flour mixture and knead for 1 minute until soft.

4. On a floured working surface, pat out the scone mixture into a thickness of 1 inch. Stamp out 2-inch rounds or triangles and place them on a baking sheet.

5. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Do not open the oven while baking.

6. Serve warm with butter, jam, or Devonshire cream.

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