Easy Air Fryer Cheese Scones

5 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 175 g Self Raising Flour
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ⅛ tsp Cayenne Pepper
• ¼ tsp Mustard Powder
• ½ tsp Baking Powder
• 55 g Unsalted Butter (chilled and cubed)
• 120 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese (grated)
• 85 ml Whole Milk
• ¼ tsp Lemon Juice (fresh)
• 2 tbsp Plain Flour (for dusting)
• 2 tbsp Milk (for glazing)

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (400°F).
2. Place the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl.
3. Add the cold cubed butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
4. Stir most of the grated Cheddar into the flour mixture, reserving a small handful for the tops.
5. Heat the milk in the microwave for 20 seconds, squeeze in a little lemon juice (about ¼ teaspoon) and leave it to stand for 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the milk to the flour mixture, stirring with a table knife until the dough begins to clump together. You may not need every drop. Bring the dough together gently with your hands. It should feel soft but not wet or sticky. Avoid kneading or overworking it.
6. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and pat it out to a thickness of approximately 3cm. Do not use a rolling pin. Cut out five scones using a 5cm round cutter. Press the cutter straight down rather than twisting it, as twisting can prevent an even rise.
7. Using a pastry brush, glaze the tops of the scones with milk then sprinkle over the reserved grated cheese.
8. Place the scones in your air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes until well risen and golden on top.