Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 450 grams plain flour
  • 6 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 110 grams butter
  • 1/2 tsp Shetland sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 160 grams mature cheddar cheese (grated, divided)
  • 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
  • 300 ml full fat milk
  • 1 splash Worcestershire sauce

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 190 C/ 170 C fan.
  • Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse bread crumbs.
  • Add the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, salt, pepper and 100 grams of the grated mature cheddar and stir well.
  • Add the milk, mustard and the Worcestershire sauce and stir with a wooden spoon until it forms a soft dough.
  • Knead briefly and roll out to a 1.5 - 2 cm thickness on a floured board. Cut into rounds using a circular cutter and place onto the baking tray.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining grated cheddar cheese and bake in the centre of the oven for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and store in an airtight container.