Cheese Scones with a Chilli Kick

Cheesy scones are the perfect savoury scones and these cheese scones with chilli flakes really are the perfect comfort food snack, breakfast or afternoon tea recipe!

Course Afternoon Tea, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine British

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 185kcal

Author Corina Blum

Ingredients

200 g self-raising flour
¼ teaspoon salt
40 g butter
100 g mature cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon chilli flakes
100 ml milk

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Sieve the flour and salt into a mixing bowl.
Chop the butter into cubes and add to the flour. Rub together with your fingertips until it is like fine breadcrumbs.
Add most of the cheese, the herbs and chilli flakes. Mix together then begin adding the milk. Add a little at a time and mix in with a knife. It should form a dough.
Sprinkle a bit more flour on the work surface. Turn the dough out and knead gently for about a minute.
Press the dough down until it is about 2-3 cm thick.
Using a dough cutter or a cup/glass, press down on the dough to cut out circles. Put onto a greased baking sheet.
Sprinkle the reserved cheese onto the top of the scones and bake in the oven for about 15 minutes at about 200°C.
Cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack, then slice in half, spread with butter and serve immediately.

Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and a guideline only.

Nutrition

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