Cheddar Cheese Scones

If you prefer to switch it up - why not try Swiss, a smoked Cheese or any of your favourites?  These are a wonderful accompaniment to chilli or stew.

2 cups flour

4 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

¼ cup cold butter

1 cup shredded cheddar or gruyere cheese

1 cup milk

Topping (optional)

½ cup shredded cheddar

• Preheat oven to 425 F.
• In large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne.  Using pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.  Stir in cheese.  Pour in milk; stir with fork until soft, sticky dough forms.  
• Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and shape into ¾ inch thick square.  Cut into 2 inch squares or rounds and place, touching each other on ungreased baking sheet.
• Topping if using: Sprinkle with cheese.  Bake for 12 to 15 min or until golden