Ingredients

• 2 cups self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 4 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• 1½ cups grated mature cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp BlixSam Smoke Craft
• 1 tsp BlixSam Brêckie
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg (plus 1 extra for brushing)

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C and line a baking tray.
2. Combine the flour and baking powder.
3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Stir in the grated cheddar, BlixSam Smoke Craft and BlixSam Brêckie.
5. Add the buttermilk and egg, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
6. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat to about 2.5 cm thick.
7. Cut out scones using a round cutter.
8. Place on the baking tray, brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with a little extra grated cheese.
9. Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and well risen.
10. Serve warm with butter.

Serving Suggestions

• Butter
• Tomato soup
• Creamy chicken soup
• Smoked chicken & vegetable soup
• Bacon and eggs
• Braai meals

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