Cheese Scones

1. 1

   Place rack in upper part of oven.

2. 2

   Preheat oven to 425F.

3. 3

   Butter and flour baking tray.

4. 4

   In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt and cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   Using your fingers, lightly rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

6. 6

   Stir in cheese and make a well in the center; set aside.

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   In a new small bowl, whisk together the 7 tablespoons of milk and egg.

8. 8

   Pour the milk/egg mixture into the flour mixture well.

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   Mix quick and light to make a dough.

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    If dough seems too dry, add a few drops of milk as needed.

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    On lightly floured board, roll out dough to be about 1 inch thick; cut into squares.

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    Place on prepared pan.

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    Brush tops with the 2 tablespoons of milk.

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    Bake in the upper part of the oven until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes.

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    Serve warm of at room temperature.

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