*Cheddar and Chive Scones*
Makes 12

These are very easy to make and are very tasty.  I like to use a good strong cheddar.  I have also used Stilton in the past with excellent results.  Delicious split and toasted and spread with butter, or cold and filled with ham and pickle for a tasty picnic lunch!

12 ounces self raising flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch salt
2 ounces cold butter
1 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
1 TBS freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup finely snipped fresh chives
5 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
250ml of milk
a few bits of extra cheese for sprinkling on before baking

Pre-heat the oven to 210*C/425*F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.

Measure the flour, salt, mustard powder and baking powder into a bowl.  Whisk well together.  Add the butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles fine bread crumbs.  Stgir in the Parmesan and Cheddar cheese and the chives.  Stir in the milk with a fork, just to form a soft dough.  Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and give it a few turns.  Pat out 1/2 inch thick and then cut into two inch rounds with a sharp cutter, giving the cutter a sharp tap, straight up and down.  Don't twist the cutter unless you want lopsided scones.  Place onto the prepared baking sheet.  Brush with a bit of milk and then sprinkle with some extra cheese.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until well risen and nicely browned.  Remove from the oven and serve.