Cheese and Chive Scones - Makes 10

So simple to make, these cheesy scones are the ideal teatime treat.

225g Self-raising flour
50g   Butter - diced
100g Cheese - grated
1 tbsp Snipped fresh chives
1/4 pt Milk + extra for brushing

1 - Put the flour and salt into a bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in half of the cheese and the chives.

2 - Add the milk and mix to form soft dough, then knead until smooth.

3 - Roll out on a floured work surface until approx. 1cm thick. Cut into 10 rounds with a 5cm plain cutter and brush the tops with milk. Transfer to baking sheets.

4 - Bake at 230C or mark 8 for approx. 10 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.

5 - Once out of the oven coat with the remaining cheese and allow to melt before serving hot or cold.