Recipes
From tried and tested classic bakes to healthy dishes the whole family can enjoy, find inspiration for your next meal.
Red Dragon scones
Spice up your classic cheese scones by adding a little extra flavour with chilli powder, paprika and smoked Cheddar cheese. Serve these punchy Red Dragon scones at any picnic, afternoon tea or with soup.
- 20 minutes prep. time
- 15–20 minutes cooking time
- Serves 12
- Pies & savoury treats, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 750g self-raising flour
- 185g baking margarine
- 1tsp chilli powder
- 15g mustard powder
- 20g smoked paprika
- 5g coarse sea salt
- 1tsp black pepper
- 320g smoked Cheddar cheese, grated
- 350ml semi-skimmed milk
Method
Top tip
If you don't have a mixer, you can make these scones with a standard mixing bowl and spoon.
Step 1
Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2
Put the flour and margarine into the bowl of your mixer. Attach the paddle beater and mix on a low speed for 3–4 minutes, or until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
Step 3
Add the chilli powder, mustard powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, black pepper and 200g of the grated cheese. Gently mix together to combine.
Step 4
Remove the paddle beater and replace with the dough hook. Add ¾ of the milk into your mix. Combine everything together until you form a shaggy dough – everything should be combined but the dough should still be a little lumpy. If the dough is looking a bit dry, add in the remaining milk.
Step 5
Tip the mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Using your hands, gently work the dough until everything is fully combined.
Step 6
Divide the dough into three even pieces, each weighing roughly 480g. Shape each piece into a disc shape – roughly 20cm in diameter. Next, cut each disc in half and then half again. You should end up with 12 wedge-shaped scones.
Step 7
Place these on your lined baking tray. Sprinkle the remaining 120g of grated cheese over the top of the scones and gently flatten the cheese onto each scone.
Step 8
Place into the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until risen and lightly coloured. The scone should feel light when you pick it up.
Step 9
Serve with cream cheese and sweet chilli jam, or with lashings of butter.
You might also be interested in
Making our recipes at home
The recipes on our website might differ from those served at the places in our care as they’re adapted for you to make at home.
Places to eat
Discover some of the best cafés, restaurants and tea-rooms at the places in our care across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find a place to eat near you, as well as special deals and allergen information.
Recipe
Cheese and bacon twists
These easy twists of crisp pastry wrapped around tasty bacon and cheese are perfect warm or cold, whether for lunch with a side salad, for a picnic or just a cheeky daytime snack.
Pies and savoury treats
If you’re in the mood for hearty pies or other savoury dishes, we've got some great recipes for you to try. Discover some favourites from our chefs and local experts, from the cheese scone to wild mushroom and beetroot rolls.