strong scottish cheese scones

Name: Strong Scottish Cheese Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Scottish
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup(s) self raising flour; 1 ounce(s) salted butter; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoon(s) whole milk; 4 ounce(s) mull of kintyre cheese or 4 ounces scottish strong cheddar cheese (or (use whatever strength you prefer); 1/3 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 teaspoon(s) mustard powder; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jan 8, 2017

An authentic savory Scottish recipe. It makes a scone that will stand up to any roasted meat or heavy soup meal and hold it's own.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Bake

yield 4 serving(s)

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 4 ounces scottish strong cheddar cheese (or (use whatever strength you prefer)
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper

How To Make strong scottish cheese scones

Step 1

Mix the flour, salt and pepper together. Rub in the butter and then slowly mix in the grated cheese.

Step 2

Beat the egg and add in the milk; add mixture to the dry ingredients to create a soft, elastic dough.
Step 3

Roll out the mixture on a lightly floured surface. Cut into round shapes and place on a well greased tray.
Step 4

Brush the top with milk and sprinkle a little extra cheese and pepper on top.
Step 5

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