Step 1 Pre heat oven to 220’c/200’C fan/gas mark 7.

Step 2 Dry fry the bacon in a pan over a medium heat until crispy, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 3 In a bowl mix the flour, salt, fennel seeds and mustard powder together.

Step 4 Rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until like fine breadcrumbs.

Step 5 Add 130g grated cheese, chives and bacon and stir through evenly.

Step 6 Pour in the milk and egg and mix until the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Try not to overwork the dough.

Step 7 Tip onto a floured surface and form the dough mixture into a 7” circle. Using a knife cut the cake into eight wedges about 2 cm thick. Transfer carefully to a greased baking tray.

Step 8 Brush the tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Step 9 Bake for 15 minutes until golden.