Seriously Strong Scottish Cheese Scones

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups self raising flour
• 1 ounce salted butter
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons whole milk
• 4 ounces mull of kintyre cheese or scottish seriously strong cheddar cheese
• 1/3 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the flour, salt and pepper together.

2. 2

   Massage in the butter and then slowly mix in the grated cheese.

3. 3

   Beat the egg and add in the milk; add mixture to the dry ingredients to create a soft, elastic dough.

4. 4

   Roll out the mixture on a lightly floured surface. Cut into round shapes and place on a well greased tray.

5. 5

   Brush the top with milk and sprinkle a little extra cheese and pepper on top.

6. 6

   Bake in a pre-heated oven in the center at 400 until golden brown.