Ingredients

• 450g/1lb plain flour
• plus extra for dusting
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 85g/3oz cold butter
• cubed
• 350ml/12fl oz milk
• plus extra for glazing
• 250g/9oz assorted cheeses
• crumbled into small pieces
• plus extra grated cheese to sprinkle on top

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
• Sift the flour and baking powder into a large mixing bowl.
• Rub the butter into the flour using your fingertips
• until the mixture resembles coarse
• fresh breadcrumbs.
• Pour in the milk and mix with a wooden spoon to create a soft dough.
• Add the crumbled cheese and ensure it is evenly distributed by gently kneading the dough with your hands.
• Shape the dough into a rough round and place on a baking tray dusted with flour.
• Press down on the top of the ball to flatten it slightly
• then brush it with a little milk to glaze.
• Grate some extra cheese over the top
• then score a deep cross into the dough with a sharp knife to allow it to break into individual pieces when cooked.
• Bake in the preheated oven for around 30 minutes
• or until the cheese topping looks golden-brown and crisp.
• Serve warm with your favourite chutney or pickle.