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Stilton Scones
 
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Prep Time: 19 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 19 Minutes
Servings: 6
Slather some butter and jam on these bad boys before they have had a chance to cool completely.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb self rising flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 ounces unsalted butter
2 ounces stilton cheese, grated or 2 ounces other blue cheese
5 fluid ounces milk, plus extra for brushing
Directions:
1. Sift the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper into a bowl.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3. Mix in the grated cheese.
4. Add the milk all at once.
5. Mix to a soft, but not sticky, dough with a knife.
6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface.
7. Knead quickly until smooth.
8. Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
9. Cut into 7 or 8 rounds with a 21/2-inch round cutter.
10. Transfer to a baking sheet.
11. Brush the tops with milk.
12. Bake at 450°F for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden.
13. Cool on a wire cooling rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com