Preheat the oven to 200 C.

Place the flour, sauce mix and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Knead gently until the mixture forms a ball. If necessary, add a little milk.

Alternatively, place the ingredients in a food processor, adding a little milk if required, and process until the mixture forms a ball.

Roll teaspoons of the dough into balls.

Combine the parmesan cheese and poppy seeds in a shallow bowl.

Roll the dough in the cheese mixture, then place on an ungreased oven tray.

Press down firmly with a fork to flatten the biscuits.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.

Serve with Smoked Salmon and Tangy Cheese and Bacon dips.

Smoked Salmon Dip:

Combine 1 can Nestle Reduced Cream, 1 packet Maggi Onion Soup Mix and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a bowl. Mix well, then stir in 2-3 tablespoons very finely chopped smoked salmon and 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

Tangy Cheese & Bacon Dip:

Prepare 1 packet Maggi Cheese & Bacon Dip Mix following the packet directions, then stir in 1-2 teaspoons whole seed mustard.

Cover and chill for 30 minutes.