This recipe for Spicy Cheese Topped Scones is sure to be a family favourite. Cook for the next afternoon tea or to take to a picnic.
Spicy Cheese Topped Scones
Ingredients
40g butter, chopped and softened well
1 cup grated KRAFT Tasty Cheese
1 teaspoon curry powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
Pinch salt
2 cups self raising flour
Pinch salt, extra
40g butter, extra, chopped
1 cup milk
Method
PLACE the butter, cheese, curry powder, cayenne and salt in a bowl and mix together. Set aside
SIFT the flour and extra salt into a large bowl. Lightly rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Use a knife to stir in enough milk to form a soft dough
TURN out onto a lightly floured board and gently roll out to 2cm thickness. Use a floured 5-6cm cutter, cut out 12 scones and place into a greased 19cm x 28cm slice pan
SPOON a dollop of the cheese mixture onto each scone
BAKE in a very hot oven 220°C for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately
