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Cheesy biscuits

By Khanya Mzongwana

Serves Makes 10

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 15 minutes, plus 1 hour’s chilling time

Cooking Time 12 -15 minutes

Ingredients

200 g cake flour
100 g butter, softened
100 g Cheddar, grated
1 t chilli flakes
1 t fresh thyme
1 t garlic flakes
1 t dried curry leaves, crushed
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method

1. Knead all the ingredients together until a dough forms. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 1 hour.

2. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cut dough into shapes and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until light golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

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Photograph: Jan Ras

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