Spicy Cheese Biscuit Blend
Simple and quick to make, these spicy cheese biscuits have a touch of chilli for heat, turmeric for a beautiful golden hue and seeds typical of Indian spice blends including cumin, nigella, ajowan, sesame and fenugreek for a bit of crunch and nutty flavour. They're fantastic served still warm from the oven or you can store them in an airtight tin (for up to a week) and reheat for a few minutes whenever you have unexpected guests.
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Simple and quick to make, these spicy cheese biscuits have a touch of chilli for heat, turmeric for a beautiful golden hue and seeds typical of Indian spice blends including cumin, nigella, ajowan, sesame and fenugreek for a bit of crunch and nutty flavour. They're fantastic served still warm from the oven or you can store them in an airtight tin (for up to a week) and reheat for a few minutes whenever you have unexpected guests.
SPICY CHEESE BISCUIT BLEND (1 portion = 1 ½ tbsp): cumin, fennel, nigella, MUSTARD, SESAME, CELERY, fenugreek, coriander, black pepper, fenugreek, turmeric, ginger, cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, chilli, curry leaves
Allergens are listed in CAPITALS.
Spicy Cheese Biscuit Recipe:
PREP: 15 mins
COOK: 45 mins
HEAT: 2
MAKES: about 20 biscuits
You need:
100g cold butter - cut into small cubes
100g strong cheddar - finely grated
1 egg (any size) - yolk only
175g plain flour
1 portion of SPICY CHEESE BISCUIT BLEND (1 portion = 1 ½ tbsp)
Method:
Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs
Mix in the cheddar, SPICY CHEESE BISCUIT BLEND and ¼ tsp salt
Mix the egg yolk with 50ml water until fully combined
Mix the egg/water mixture into the flour mixture until the dough combines into a coherent ball (add a small splash more water if too dry or a bit more flour if too sticky)
Roll the dough into a large sausage with a diameter of 5-6cm then wrap in clingfilm or a bag and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes
PREHEAT THE OVEN TO 190°C/GAS MARK 5
Slice biscuit dough into slices about 5mm thick. Place on baking parchment lined baking trays then bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and crisp
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Product Rating (7):
Very easy to make. Taste delicious, and still delicious the next day when warmed up. I can't say how long they would last - these were all eaten within 2 days. Next time I will try to roll the dough out and use cookie cutters, so that they are all the same size, for better presentation!
Cut them too thick so had to flatten a few, hence the varied shapes...BUT they disappeared almost as soon as they hit the plate. A wow with the guests. Fantastic
Glad everyone enjoyed them, we think they look great and it's the taste that counts right? Happy spicing!
Have made these twice over Christmas and ordered more packets for me and my Mum, who is also a fan of them! They did not last long, are easy to make and absolutely delicious. I'm going to make sure I always have a pack of this spice mix in the cupboard!
Looks like they came out perfectly- we can see why they didn't last very long! Thanks for sharing and happy spicing!
Tasty biscuits! So easy to make, they will definitely be a regular feature in my household!
They look great - nice one!
Also makes a terrific addition for a cheese scone.
Great idea! Happy spicing!
Savoury, spicy shortbread biscuits, what’s not to like. Chicken balti and mushroom Bhaji. Deeeelllicious
WOW this looks like a scrumptious spread, the aromas in the kitchen must have been glorious!
Wonderful biscuits! Very easy (snd fast) to make :)
Yum, looks good Meytal Nothing makes the house smell more inviting than freshly baked (spicy!) biscuits!
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We're happy to hear that these were easy to make and delicious- happy spicing!