A delicious quick bread with intense flavor
of cheese in every scrumptious bite. Brushing milk over the individual
wedges before baking ensures a rather appealing crispiness to
the outside of the scone. Wonderful served with a variety of
salads, soups, stews and chili.
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Scones
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups (8-ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 to 1/3 cup milk
Preheat oven to 425*F (220*C). Lightly
grease a baking sheet; set aside.
In a mixing bowl, stir flour, salt, baking
powder and mustard powder together. Using a pastry blender, cut
in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the cheese,
mixing well.
Combine the egg with 1/4 cup of the milk
and stir into flour mixture to make a soft dough, adding more
milk only if it is needed.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured
work surface. Knead several times and then pat dough out into
an 8-inch circle onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut into 8 wedges.
Brush scones with milk.
Bake until tops are just starting to brown,
about 9 to 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
