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Bacon Cheddar Scone Bites

Tender, flaky mini scones studded with crispy bacon bits and sharp cheddar

pastryEasyBritish-American
Prep20 minCook15 minTotal35 minServes24Temphot
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, 🌾 Gluten, 🥚 Egg
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 tbspbaking powder
  • 1 tspsugar
  • 0.5 tspkosher salt
  • 0.25 tspcayenne pepper
  • 6 tbspcold butter(cubed)
  • 1 cupsharp cheddar cheese(shredded)
  • 6 slicesbacon(cooked crispy, crumbled)
  • 2 tbspfresh chives(minced)
  • 0.75 cupcold buttermilk
  • 1egg(beaten, for egg wash)
Make Ahead

Unbaked scones can be frozen up to 2 months; bake from frozen adding 5 minutes. Best served warm but good at room temperature.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 425°F and line baking sheet with parchment
  2. 2Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cayenne
  3. 3Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  4. 4Stir in cheese, bacon, and chives
  5. 5Add buttermilk and stir until just combined - don't overmix
  6. 6Turn onto floured surface and pat to 1-inch thickness
  7. 7Cut into 1.5-inch squares or use small round cutter
  8. 8Arrange on prepared baking sheet
  9. 9Brush tops with egg wash
  10. 10Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown
  11. 11Serve warm with butter
Notes
Pro Tips

Cold butter and buttermilk are essential for flaky texture. Don't overwork the dough - lumps of butter are good. Freeze cubed butter for 10 minutes before using if your kitchen is warm. Extra-sharp cheddar provides the best flavor. Serve with honey butter for sweet-savory contrast.

History & Origin

Savory scones evolved from the traditional British teatime scone. The bacon and cheddar combination became popular in American brunch culture, offering a heartier alternative to sweet pastries. They bridge the gap between bread basket and main course.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
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