Walnut And Cheese Scones

Ingredients

• 1½ cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup rolled oats
• ½ cup mature cheddar cheese
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons flour (for rolling out and dusting)
• 2 teaspoons low fat milk for brushing

Preparation

1. preheat oven to 180°c.
2. in a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper. rub in the butter.
3. stir in the oats, cheese and walnuts.
4. in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
5. whisk together the wet and dry ingredients.
6. roll out on a floured surface and cut into circles (2.5cm thickness).
7. place on a baking tray and brush the tops with milk. bake for 10-15 minutes. remove and cool.