Cheese Scones (with Sesame Seeds)

Total Time: 27 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (i use half whole grain flour)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 30 g butter, cut into small pieces
• 180 ml milk
• 30 g butter, melted
• 1/2 cup cheese, grated (e.g. cheddar or gouda cheese)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Recipe

• 1 preheat the oven to 220°c/425°f.
• 2 in a big bowl mix flour, baking powder and salt. using your finger tips work in butter until dough resembles coarse crumbs.
• 3 make a well in the center and add milk. using a knife stir quickly into a smooth dough.
• 4 turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 or 3 turns before rolling out (you can also just pat it down a bit).
• 5 using a cookie cutter or glass to cut out scones (i use a 7.5 cm glass).
• 6 place on a paper-lined baking sheet.
• 7 for glaze combine melted butter with cheese and sesame seeds and spread evenly over scones.
• 8 bake for 10-12 minutes or until nicely browned.
• 9 enjoy warm or cooled.