Spicy Jalapeno Scones

Author
Byron Bay Chili Co
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings
12 scones
Category
Light Meals, Main Meals

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 125g butter
  • 2 tablespoons Byron Bay Chilli Co Green Jalapeno Chilli Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons minced coriander
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice

Directions

  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
  14. Combine all ingredients using a stick blender or processor
  15. Serve softened butter with Jalapeno Scones or with crusty rolls