Barrys Bay Cheesy Scones

This recipe was provided by Barry’s Bay Cheese - celebrating 125 years of cheesemaking in 2020.

Ingredients:

2 cups grated Canterbury Red

2 cups grated Cumin Cheddar

4 cups flour

4 tsps baking powder

2 tsps sugar

1 tsp salt

Good pinch of cayenne pepper

2 cups of milk

Method:

Sift all the dry ingredients into a bowl then mix in the grated cheese. Make a well in the centre and pour in the milk. Mix lightly then on a floured bench, shape the dough and cut into evenly sized squares or circles. Bake for 15-20 mins at 220 degrees Celsius until golden. Makes about 16 average scones or 12 big ones! They are delicious by themselves, but who can resist a good slab of butter?!