Ingredients
- 235g self raising flour
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 25g unsalted butter, cubed
- 150g grated mature cheese
- 1 tsp chopped thyme
- 1 large (about 150g) eating apple, chopped or grated
- 2 eggs
- 115ml milk
1 Preheat the oven to 200 degrees or 180 degrees if using a fan oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2 In a large mixing bowl, sieve together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
3 Add the butter and rub in with your fingers until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the grated cheese, chopped apple, and thyme, mixing well to combine.
4 Crack one of the eggs into a bowl and whisk together with 100ml of the milk. Mix just until the dough comes together. Dust the work surface with a little extra flour, turn out the dough, and roll out until you have a 18cm circle.
5 Cut out eight scones using a 6cm circle cutter and place on the baking tray. Whisk the remaining egg with the 15ml milk and brush the tops of the scones with a little of the egg wash.
6 Bake the scones for 20 minutes until the tops are beautifully golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
