England-Cheddar Cheese Scones

England-Cheddar Cheese Scones

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
3 tbsps. butter at room temperature, cut into small pieces
3 ozs. sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 egg
1/2 cup milk

Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl and cut in the butter using a
fork. Add the cheese, stirring just enough to incorporate. Beat the egg and
milk together and add to the flour mixture, stirring as little as possible.
Turn out onto a floured surface and pat down to a thickness of about 1 1/2
inches. Cut into 2-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet. Bake in a
preheated 425 degree oven for 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Makes about 12 scones.