Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C with a large baking sheet inside. Sift 225g of self-rising flour, 1 pinch of salt, 1 pinch of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder together twice.
- Rub in 55g of cold cubed butter until crumbly. Set aside one-sixth of 120g of grated sharp cheddar and mix the rest into the flour.
- Gradually stir in 90ml of milk to make a soft but firm dough. Roll out on a floured surface to ¾in / 2cm thick.
- Cut with an 3in / 8cm round cutter and place on parchment paper. Brush with 15ml of milk and sprinkle with the reserved cheddar.
- Slide onto the hot baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden and cooked through.