Spicy Jalapeno Scones

Byron Bay Chili Co
Servings

12 scones

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Category

Light Meals, Main Meals

Spicy Jalapeno Scones

Ingredients

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    • 3 1/2 cups regular flour
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 185g cold butter
    • 165g tasty cheese
    • 3/4 cup pickled jalapeno slices
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 cup whole milk
    • 1 egg
    • 1/4 cup Green Jalapeno Chilli Sauce
    • Egg wash

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    • 125g butter

    • 2 tablespoons Byron Bay Chilli Co Green Jalapeno Chilli Sauce

    • 2 tablespoons minced coriander
    • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

    Directions

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      1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C
      2. Place dry ingredients in the bowl of a processor
      3. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to bowl
      4. Pulse until mixture becomes coarse crumbs and then tip into a medium-sized bowl
      5. Cut the cheese into small cubes and add to bowl along with the jalapeno slices
      6. Stir gently to combine
      7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt, milk, egg and chilli sauce and pour into flour mixture
      8. Stir until dough comes together and knead gently a few turns
      9. Place dough on a floured surface and pat into approximately an 8 inch circle
      10. Make a wash by combining 1 egg yolk with 1 tablespoon water and brush over the top
      11. Cut the dough into 8 or 12 medium wedges
      12. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden on top
      13. Serve hot or at room temperature with Jalapeno Butter

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      1. Combine all ingredients using a stick blender or processor

      2. Serve softened butter with Jalapeno Scones or with crusty rolls