Preparation time 20 minutes

Baking Time 10 minutes

Makes 12 scones

Ingredients

2 cups ( 500 mL) all-purpose flour

1 tbsp ( 15 mL) baking powder

3/4 tsp ( 3 mL) salt

1/2 tsp ( 2 mL) black pepper or 1/4 tsp (1 mL) cayenne pepper

1/4 cup ( 50 mL) cold butter, cut into cubes

1 cup ( 250 mL) grated old cheddar cheese

1 cup ( 250 mL) cold milk

Preparation:

Place rack above centre of oven. Preheat oven to 450F (230C). Grease a baking sheet.

Using a fork, stir flour with baking powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Work in cold butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in cheese.

Make a well in centre. Pour in milk and stir just until moistened. Turn out onto a floured cutting board. Divide in half and pat each portion into a 6 inch (15 cm) circle about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.

Cut each into 6 wedges. Lift wedges onto greased baking sheet, placing about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart for crusty-sided scones or 1/2 inch (1 cm) apart for soft-sided scones. Bake above oven centre until golden, from 10 to 12 minutes.

Contains:

Nutrients per scone

5.2 g protein

7.5 g fat

17.4 g carbohydrates

0.7 g fibre

1 mg iron

126 mg calcium

316 mg sodium

159 calories

Cheese scones are quick and easy to make. You probably already have the ingredients too!

Prep time:   10 minutes
Cook time:   10 minutes
Servings:   6 scones

Ingredients:
1 cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 220 degrees C
2. Sift dry ingredients and then rub in butter until mixture is like breadcrumbs, then add cheese
3. Make a pit in the middle of the mixture and add milk mixing quickly
4. Turn out dough and knead lightly
5. Roll out until dough is 2cm thick and cut into 6
6. Place on greased tray and brush with milk and sprinkle with a little cheese
7. Bake for 8-10 minutes