Cheese Scones

Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Mixing the Dough 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, salt, and cracked black pepper.

3.Add the margarine to the dry ingredients and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

4.Stir in the grated Cheddar cheese.

5.In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and English mustard.

6.Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

Shaping the Scones 7. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together.

8.Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 2cm (3/4 inch).

9.Using a round cookie cutter or a glass, cut out scones from the dough and place them on the prepared baking tray.

10.Gather the remaining dough, re-roll, and cut out more scones until all the dough is used.

Baking the Scones 11. Place the baking tray in the preheated oven and bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden and cooked through.

Serve 12. Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.