Spicy Rica-Rica Scones
A Bold Twist on the Classic Scone — but not as you know it. These Spicy Rica-Rica Cheese scones bring the heat and the depth. Laced with a fiery Rica-Rica sauce and finished with some cheese and a generous spoon of that same addictive relish. Designed to be light and springy, they rest twice before baking to get that signature bounce. Serve warm, serve proud.
Ingredients
Dry Mix
375g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp fine salt
¼ tsp cracked black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
120g cold unsalted butter, cubed
Wet Mix
175ml buttermilk
1 large egg
2 tbsp Sambal Sambal Rica-Rica sauce (drained slightly if oily)
To Finish
Grated cheese to top (Optional - cheddar, Red Leicester or your spicy blend of choice)
Slices of cheese for serving (optional)
More Rica-Rica sauce for topping
Method
1. Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
In a jug, whisk the buttermilk, egg and Rica-Rica sauce together. Add to the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Don’t overwork it — we want soft, tender scones.
2. Rest #1
Wrap the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes. This first rest helps the flour absorb the liquid and keeps the butter cold.
3. Shape and Cut
Roll out on a floured surface to 3cm thickness. Cut into circles or wedges — your call. Place them on a lined baking tray.
4. Rest #2
Pop the tray back into the fridge for another 30 minutes. This double chill ensures rise and bounce in the oven.
5. Bake
Preheat your oven to 200°C fan / 220°C conventional. Sprinkle each scone with a little extra cheese and bake for 10/12 minutes, until puffed and golden.
6. Serve
Enjoy warm with:
A thin slice of cheese melted over the top
A final spoonful of Rica-Rica sauce
Tips
Swirl effect? Fold the Rica-Rica through at the very end of mixing for a marbled look.
Freeze-friendly: Shape and freeze raw. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes.
Serving idea: Slice them open and fill with cheese + chilli jam for the ultimate spicy sandwich snack.
