450g plain flour ( + flour for dusting )
15ml baking powder( 1 level tbs)
1/2tsp salt
3/4tsp bicarbonate soda
50g butter cubed
1tbs olive oil
1heaped tsp fennel seeds
1small onion finely diced
100g mature cheddar grated
150ml semi skimmed milk
150ml Greek yoghurt
2 small eggs whisked
Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onion and fennel seeds until onion softens. Set aside to cool.
In a bowl sift the flour salt bicarbonate baking powder. Using your fingers rub in the butter cubs thoroughly then add in the cooled onion mix and the grated cheddar ( keep a little cheddar back to sprinkle before baking ) Mix the milk and yoghurt together whisk in the eggs then pour into the flour and gently bring together to make a loose dough. Tip onto a floured surface and gently knead around 10-15 times to form a smooth round dough. Sprinkle a little flour in a heavy casserole pot. Add the ball of dough, flatten slightly and make two cuts along the top. Sprinkle on the remaining cheese then bake in a hot oven 220c for around 30 - 40 mins til risen and golden and sounds hollow when you two the bottom .. then tip out to allow to cool ..