Cheese scones

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C

Step 2

Place the flour and margarine in your mixing bowl and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs

Step 3

Stir in most of the cheese (leave enough to place grated cheese on top of the scones later), salt and pepper

Step 4

Mix the egg with three quarters of the milk and the mustard. Pour into the mix and use a spoon to combine the wet and dry ingredients keep adding the remaining milk a little at a time until the mixture comes together and forms a dough

Step 5

Divide into two even sized pieces and gently roll into large balls on a lightly floured surface. Flatten them lightly and cut into four by slicing both ways across the middle. Place on your lined baking tray

Step 6

Divide the remaining cheese and place on the top of the scone and place into the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until risen and golden