Very Tasty Cheesy Cheddar And Oat Scones

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   Preheat oven to 220C - gas 7.

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   In a large roomy bowl rub softened butter into flour until they resemble breadcrumbs.

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   Stir in oats & cheese, then add the milk - if it feels too dry, add a touch more milk.

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   Bring it all together and make a soft dough.

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   Lightly dust a surface with flour and roll out the dough until NO thinner than 2cm.

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   Using a 4cm scone/cookie cutter firmly stamp out the rounds - do NOT twist as you stamp as it stops the scones from rising evenly!

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   Re-roll all the trimings and stamp out some more rounds until the dough is finished.

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   Place on a non-stick baking tray/sheet or one which has been lined with non-stick baking paper. Dust with a little more flour OR glaze with a little milk & add some extra grated cheese for the topping if desired.

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   Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden.

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    Cool on a wire rack - if you can manage it!

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    Serve on their own or with Boursin soft cheese, Philadelphia cream cheese, sliced ham, cucumber, cress or just with BUTTER!

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    Cheese variation for the topping is grated parmesan mixed with a little paprika or cayenne pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.