Stilton Scones

1. 1

   Sift the flour, salt, mustard and cayenne pepper into a bowl.

2. 2

   Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3. 3

   Mix in the grated cheese.

4. 4

   Add the milk all at once.

5. 5

   Mix to a soft, but not sticky, dough with a knife.

6. 6

   Turn onto a lightly floured surface.

7. 7

   Knead quickly until smooth.

8. 8

   Roll out to about 1/2-inch thickness.

9. 9

   Cut into 7 or 8 rounds with a 21/2-inch round cutter.

10. 10

    Transfer to a baking sheet.

11. 11

    Brush the tops with milk.

12. 12

    Bake at 450u00b0F for 7-10 minutes or until well risen and golden.

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    Cool on a wire cooling rack.

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