Blend the flour, baking powder and butter in a processor or rub together with your fingers until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs, then stir in the cheddar.
Tip out onto your work surface, dusted with flour and make a well in the centre.
In a jug, whisk to gather the egg, maas, chakalaka.
Pour this into the well and using your fingers slowly combine the flour and egg mixture until it forms a dough
Pat and shape to form a disk about 4 cm thick and using a glass or cookie cutter with a diameter of 5cm cut out your scones.
Lay them on a lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.