Cheesy biscuits are a great tasty snack, canapé or a fantastic way to finish a lovely dinner.

So why not impress your guests with by making some yourself?

I will say it as I usually do! Use excellent quality ingredients as it will make the end result far tastier. As the saying goes great cooking is 90% great shopping, so pick up some great Scottish cheddar.

This versatile pastry can even be used as a pie topping. Pop some pale smoked haddock in a shallow pie dish with a splash of double cream, broccoli and shredded leeks. Cover with pastry and bake for 25-30 minutes to make a fantastic smoked haddock pie with a cheese crust.

Cheesy biscuits

200g of cubed butter

200g of plain flour

1tsp of salt and cayenne pepper

1tbsp of mustard powder

100g of really mature cheddar, preferably Scottish grated. I use Barwheys. (Keep some for sprinkling)

100g of mull grated

1 egg

 

1 Place all ingredients in a blender until it starts to come together

2 When it has all come together wrap in cling and chill for 20 minutes

3 Roll out either like shortbread or oatcakes (tray or rounds).

4 Cut then brush with egg and sprinkle on a small amount of the remaining cheese.

5 Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown.