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Bacon Cheddar Scones

Flaky, buttery scones studded with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar

pastryMediumBritish-American
Prep20 minCook18 minTotal38 minServes24Temphot
⚠ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg
Recipe
Ingredients
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1 tbspbaking powder
  • 1 tspsugar
  • 0.5 tspkosher salt
  • 6 tbspcold butter(cubed)
  • 6 slicesbacon(cooked crispy, crumbled)
  • 1 cupsharp cheddar(shredded)
  • 0.75 cupcold buttermilk
  • 1egg(for wash)
  • 2 tbspchives(minced)
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and frozen unbaked. Bake from frozen, adding 5 minutes to time.

Instructions
  1. 1Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment
  2. 2Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in large bowl
  3. 3Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  4. 4Toss in bacon, cheese, 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 12 triangles or use round cutter for 24 mini scones
  8. 8Arrange on baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg
  9. 9Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown
  10. 10Serve warm
Notes
Pro Tips

Cold butter is essential for flaky texture - freeze it for 10 minutes before using. Don't overmix or scones will be tough. The dough should be shaggy and barely come together. Buttermilk adds tang that complements the bacon and cheese.

History & Origin

Scones originated in Scotland, traditionally made with oats and cooked on a griddle. British scones evolved to be oven-baked and sweet. American adaptations often go savory, with cheese and bacon turning the tea-time treat into hearty brunch fare.

Cocktail Pairings
Pairs Well With
bloody-marymimosabeerchampagne
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