Sgonau Caerffili (Caerphilly Scones)

Description/Notes:

Caerphilly cheese gives a delightful flavor to these scones. Don't forget to spread with butter before serving. Delicious.

Ingredients:

350g (12oz)) flour

1.5ml (!/4tsp.) salt

15ml (3tsp) baking powder

40g (one and a half ounces) butter

150g (5oz) Caerphilly cheese

300ml (1/2 pint) milk

pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 220C, 425F, Gas mark 7
Sift together the flour, salt and the baking powder
Rub in the butter
Grate the cheese finely and add to the flour and pepper
Mix all the ingredients well and then add enough milk to form a soft dough
Roll out to about 2.5 cm. (1/2 inch) thick and cut into rounds
Place on a baking sheet greased with butter
Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes
Serve hot, spread with butter