Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 °F (220 °C).

Step 2

In large bowl

Step 3

sift together flour

Step 4

baking powder

Step 5

salt and cayenne. Using pastry blender or 2 knives

Step 6

cut in Canadian butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in Canadian cheese. Pour in Canadian milk; stir with fork until soft

Step 7

sticky dough forms.

Step 8

Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and shape into 3/4-inch (2 cm) thick square. Cut into 2-inch (5 cm) squares or rounds and place

Step 9

touching each other

Step 10

on ungreased baking sheet.

Step 11

Topping:

Step 12

Sprinkle with Canadian cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 min or until golden.

Step 13

Variation:

Step 14

Fruit Scones: Add 2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar in place of cayenne and 1/2 cup (125 mL) currants or raisins or dried cranberries in place of cheese. Add grated rind of 1 lemon or orange if desired in step 2.