Spring onion and cheddar scones

These cheesy savoury scones are perfect for a picnic lunch. Slather with butter or top with ham or smoked salmon for a special treat!

Ingredients

Makes: 6 scones

Ready in: 40 mins

• 225g self-raising flour, plus extra to dust
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch chilli flakes
• 55g butter, chilled and cut into cubes
• 100g Co-op Mature Cheddar, grated
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 120ml milk, plus extra for glazing

Method

1. Sprinkle a baking sheet with flour, then put into the oven and preheat to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
2. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder into a mixing bowl, then stir in the chilli flakes.
3. Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add 75g of the cheese and all the spring onions, and stir in with a kitchen knife until well combined.
4. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture, pour in most of the milk and stir with the knife until combined, then bring together with your hands, adding a little more milk if needed. The dough should be soft and spongy, but not wet.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured work surface. Pat the dough down into 2-3cm thick disc, then cut out scones with a 7cm round cutter.
6. Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, then transfer onto the hot baking tray and bake in the oven for 15-20 mins until golden and cooked through.