Recipe Steps
- Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Lightly dust a flat baking sheet with flour.
- Sieve flour, baking powder and cayenne pepper into a bowl. Rub in the margarine until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add the milk and mix to a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured board and gently knead until smooth.
- Roll into a rectangle about 25cm x 30cm/10″ x 12″.
- Spread the mustard over the dough. Sprinkle over the cheeses and grind over the pepper.
- Starting from the long side, roll dough into a cylinder. Cut into12 even sized pieces.
- Place on the baking sheet, cut side down, leaving space for the scones to expand. Cook for about 15 minutes until golden.
- Cool on a wire tray and serve warm with a salad.
Junior Big Bake Competition
For over 180 years, Odlums has been at the heart of baking in Irish homes – it’s time to pass down the wooden spoon to the next generation.Â
Got a budding baker at home? Share their favourite bake and they could be in with a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
Whether your child is just starting out with flour covered hands, or is already a confident weekend baker, we’d love to see what they can create. From simple family favourites to show-stopping bakes, every creation has its place.



