Easy Cheese and Garlic Scones

Recipe View Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, sift together the self-rising flour and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and, using your fingertips or a pastry blender, rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the shredded Cheddar cheese and minced garlic, distributing them evenly throughout the flour mixture. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the milk, reserving 1 teaspoon for glazing the scones later. Gently mix the ingredients together with a fork or spatula, just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a 1-inch thick round. Use a sharp knife or a biscuit cutter to cut the round into 8 wedges or desired shapes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the scones with the reserved milk to create a golden-brown crust. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden brown and have risen nicely. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm with butter or your favorite accompaniments. (5 minutes)