Ultimate Cheese Scones

yields Makes 10 × 120g scones.

DRY MIX

  • 500g self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch cayenne pepper

WET MIX

  • 100g Anchor Salted Butter,  diced, softened
  • 300g Valumetric Grated cheese OR Mainland Tasty Grated cheese
  • 370ml Anchor milk

You will need:

1.

In a food processor, process dry mix with butter until it resembles wet sand.

2.

Pour into a bowl, add grated cheese, stir with a butter knife to lightly combine.

3.

Pour in the milk then slice and fold with a butter knife to ensure  the dough doesn’t get overworked

4.

Use your hand to lightly roll and gather mix – do not knead, do not press down.

5.

Lightly flour your work surface, pat down to 5cm thickness.

6.

Cut into 3 lengths and then cut again into 120g triangles or desired shape.

7.

Bake at 170°C for 17–18 minutes until golden brown.