INGREDIENTS
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1 ⅔ cups (210 g) plain flour, plus plenty extra for dusting
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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a pinch of cayenne pepper
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a pinch of salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 ½ sticks (165 g) butter, at room temperature
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6 ounces (165 g) sharp Cheddar cheese (Parmesan is also wonderful), freshly grated
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2 tablespoons poppy seeds
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1 large egg, beaten