Chorizo, Red Pepper and Paprika Scones
Chorizo, red pepper and paprika scones are savoury baked treats filled with smoky Spanish flavours. The Thermomix TM7 chops the chorizo and pepper, mixes the buttermilk dough evenly and weighs every ingredient directly in the bowl, giving golden, fluffy scones with a spicy kick. Ideal as a snack, brunch item or party bite, ready with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Chorizo, red pepper and paprika scones with the Thermomix TM7 bring a smoky Spanish twist to a classic British bake. If you are searching for savoury scone recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine, this one delivers golden, fluffy results with barely any hands-on work. The TM7 chops the chorizo and roasted red pepper into even pieces, so every bite carries a burst of paprika-spiced richness, while the buttermilk dough is mixed in seconds to just the right consistency, never overworked. That is the secret to a tender crumb and a beautifully risen scone. Serve them warm with salted butter at brunch, pack them into a lunchbox, or arrange a tray at your next drinks party, where they disappear surprisingly fast. Because the built-in scale weighs the self raising flour directly into the bowl, there is less mess and less washing up. This quick savoury snack proves that your Thermomix TM7 is as good for baking as it is for soups and stews.
Preparation tips
- Keep the unsalted butter cold before adding it to the mixing bowl, as chilly butter creates steam pockets during baking that give the scones their characteristic fluffy layers and tender crumb.
- Do not overmix the buttermilk dough once the flour is added; stop as soon as it comes together so the chorizo and red pepper stay visible and the baked scones remain light rather than dense.
- These scones freeze beautifully: cool them completely, freeze in a sealed bag and briefly rewarm in the oven before serving so the chorizo aroma and crisp crust return.
Recipe variations
- Vegetarian version: replace the chorizo with sun-dried tomatoes and cubes of grilled halloumi, keeping the smoked paprika for that characteristic depth, and add a handful of grated mature Cheddar for savoury richness.
- Festive variation: swap the red pepper for caramelised onion and add a pinch of chilli flakes and grated Gruyère, turning the scones into an elegant Christmas or party bite served with herb butter.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Use the built-in scale to weigh the self raising flour directly in the bowl, ensuring consistent scone dough every single bake. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 chops the chorizo into even pieces in seconds, distributing spicy paprika flavour through every bite without a cutting board. [Multi-Function]
- Precise temperature control heats the butter gently without burning, giving the dough a silky texture ready for folding. [Precision Control]
- Guided cooking on Cookidoo walks you through each scone step, so beginners achieve a golden, fluffy result with confidence. [Guided Cooking]
- The kneading function brings the buttermilk dough together uniformly in moments, avoiding overworked, tough scones. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- vegetable oil
- chorizo
- red pepper
- self-raising flour
- garlic powder
- baking powder
- smoked paprika
- fine sea salt
- unsalted butter
- buttermilk