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Bacon Cheddar Scones

Flaky, buttery scones studded with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar

⏱️ Prep: 20min🍳 Cook: 18min⏰ Total: 38min👥 Serves: 24🌡️ hot
⚠️ Contains: 🌾 Gluten, 🥛 Dairy, 🥚 Egg

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. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in large bowl
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs
  4. Toss in bacon, cheese, and chives
  5. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined - don't overmix
  6. Turn onto floured surface and pat to 1-inch thickness
  7. Cut into 12 triangles or use round cutter for 24 mini scones
  8. Arrange on baking sheet and brush tops with beaten egg
  9. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden brown
  10. Serve warm

💡 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

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.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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