• 250 GRAM WHITE FLOUR
• 2 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 40 GRAM COLD BUTTER
• 1 TSP SALT
• 1 1/2 DECILITER MILK
• 1 EGG
• WHIPPED OR CLOTTED CREAM
• STRAWBERRY JAM

• 250 GRAM WHITE FLOUR
• 2 TSP BAKING POWDER
• 40 GRAM COLD BUTTER
• 1 EGG
• 1 TSP SALT
• 1 1/2 DECILITER MILK
• 100 GRAM GRATED CHEESE

Rub the cold butter in the flour. Add baking powder, butter, salt, egg and milk and knead until a nice dough is formed. Roll the dough out until it is 1 cm thick. Cut out circles, using a glass. Brush the top with some milk. Bake 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Serve with cream and jam.

Try also Irish buttermilk scones.

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Rub the cold butter in the flour. Add all other ingredients and knead until a nice dough is formed. Roll the dough out until it is 1 cm thick. Cut out circles, using a glass. Brush the top with some milk. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top. Bake 15 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Serve with butter.