Cheese Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Place rack in upper part of oven.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 425F.
3. 3
   Butter and flour baking tray.
4. 4
   In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt and cayenne pepper.
5. 5
   Using your fingers, lightly rub in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Stir in cheese and make a well in the center; set aside.
7. 7
   In a new small bowl, whisk together the 7 tablespoons of milk and egg.
8. 8
   Pour the milk/egg mixture into the flour mixture well.
9. 9
   Mix quick and light to make a dough.
10. 10
    If dough seems too dry, add a few drops of milk as needed.
11. 11
    On lightly floured board, roll out dough to be about 1 inch thick; cut into squares.
12. 12
    Place on prepared pan.
13. 13
    Brush tops with the 2 tablespoons of milk.
14. 14
    Bake in the upper part of the oven until golden and crisp, about 12-15 minutes.
15. 15
    Serve warm of at room temperature.