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Prep Time: 19 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 19 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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. |
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