Savory Bacon and Cheddar Scones
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients
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- 5 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar, grated
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 additional tablespoons heavy cream (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cook bacon until crisp. Let drain on paper towels, and crumble into small pieces. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Using a pastry cutter, two forks, or your fingers: cut in the butter until the butter is incorporated but small lumps still remain.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, bacon, and green onion.
- Add 1 cup of cream and combine by hand just until a sticky dough comes together. Do not overmix the dough or your scones will be tough instead of light and flaky.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a large circle, about 3/4-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and arrange 1 inch apart on a parchment or Silpat-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each wedge with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden.
- Let cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before removing. Serve warm.
- Enjoy!
Notes
These would also be great as biscuits. Follow recipe as written, but cut into circles with a biscuit cutter instead of cutting into wedges. Bake as directed.
Adapted from: Food Network
Find it online: https://kitchenjoyblog.com/savory-bacon-cheddar-scones/