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Cheese scones are easy to make, but they must be eaten right away as they dry out quickly. Serve them in the morning, an afternoon snack or with dinner. -- EclecticCooking.com

Ingredients:

225 g (7.5 oz) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
100 g (ca. 3 oz plus 1 Tbsp) butter
100 g (ca. 3 oz plus 1 Tbsp) Cheddar cheese
1 1/4 dl (5/8 Cup) milk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 225 degrees C (430 degrees F)

Sift flour and baking powder into a bowl. Mix lightly with your fingertips to combine. Add the cheese and mix quickly with the milk. On a floured surface roll out the dough to 1 cm thickness (ca. 1/2 - 3/4 inch thickness). Using a drinking glass with an approximate diameter of 4 cm (ca. 1 1/2 inches), dip the rim of the glass in flour and then press down on the dough to form rounds. Gather any remaining dough and repeat process until you have about 30-35 scones.

Place the scones on a cookie tray lined with baking paper, brush the scones with mil and bake them in the middle of the oven 15-20 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Note: You can sprinkle a little cheddar cheese over the top of the scones while they are still hot.

(Makes 30-35 scones)

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