Red Leicester cheese scones
MAKES 9
450g Carr’s Self Raising Flour
200g Red Fox Red Leicester (or any other brand you like), grated
100g butter, cold and cubed
250ml whole milk
1 free-range egg, beaten
1 tsp baking powder
1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4.
2 In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Add the butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until a sandy texture is achieved. Gently fold in most of the cheese, reserving a little for sprinkling on top.
