Cheese Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Cheese Scones - Add 1 generous cup of grated cheese to the basic dough before rolling it out. Cheddar is a particularly good choice, as is parmesan. The author likes to serve them with vegetable soup.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 450F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside. Sift together the flour, soda, cream of tartar and salt. Using a pastry blender or your hands, cut in the butter (or pulse in a food processor) until the mixture looks like coarse, grainy crumbs.
3. 3
   Pour the milk in a well in the center and mix until a soft elastic dough is formed. Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until smooth. Roll or press the dough out until it is 3/4 inch thick. (If the dough is too thin the scone won't rise properly.)
4. 4
   Cut into 2 1/2 or 3-inch rounds with a cookie cutter or a glass and bake on prepared sheet for about 10 minutes or until they rise and are golden.