Cheese & chutney scones

• self-raising flour↗350g g

  plus extra for dusting

• bicarbonate of soda↗1 tsp tsp
• butter↗85g g

  diced, plus extra to serve

• extra-mature cheddar↗200g g

  grated

• pot buttermilk284ml ml
• 6 heaped tsp onion tsp

  chutney, plus extra to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Dust a large baking sheet with a little flour. Tip the flour into a big bowl and mix in the bicarb and 1 tsp salt.

2. 2

   Add the butter and rub into the flour with your fingertips to breadcrumbs, or whizz in a food processor until no butter lumps remain. Stir in all but a small handful of the cheese.

3. 3

   Drizzle over the buttermilk and, using a cutlery knife, quickly mix together lightly. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and gently bring together with your hands into an oval about 2.5cm deep. Cut into 6 scones with a floured knife, then lift onto the baking sheet, leaving room for them to spread. Using the back of your tsp measure, press a small dip into the middle of each scone. Spoon the chutney into the dips, scatter over the remaining cheese, and bake for 10-15 mins until risen and golden. Best eaten on the day of baking with butter, plus a dollop more chutney, if you fancy it.