THE ULTIMATE CHEESE SCONES - What Sarah Bakes

Ingredients

• 375g (3 cups) plain flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 80g (about 6 tablespoons) butter, cubed
• 100g (1 cup) strong cheese, grated (e.g. Cheddar, Tasty)
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 150ml (2/3 cup) milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard