Cheese Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a baking pan.
2. 2
   Sift the flour and salt in a medium bowl. Rub in the chopped butter with your fingertips. Whisk the egg and milk and pour over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to cut the milk mixture through the flour mixture to make a soft dough.
3. 3
   Turn the dough onto a floured work surface and knead lightly, folding over once. Roll out gently until 1-inch thick. Cut into rounds with 1 1/2-inch round cutter. Place the rounds on the prepared pan so they are just touching. Re-roll the scraps and cut into rounds.
4. 4
   Stir the cheese, melted butter, mustard and cayenne pepper in small saucepan on low heat until the cheese starts to melt. Spoon the cheese mixture over the scones.
5. 5
   Bake for 15 mins or until the tops are golden and sound hollow when tapped. Place, top-side up, on a wire rack to cool.