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Bacon and Cheddar scones

Bacon and Cheddar Scones

These bacon and cheddar scones require no fancy equipment and are ultra cheesy and savory thanks to the salty bacon and shredded cheddar cheese. It's a simple yet delicious breakfast that's oh-so-satisfying.
Prep 25 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 35 minutes
Fat 22
Carbs 23
Protein 8
Yield 9

Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chopped cooked bacon
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder, and salt. 
  • Next, add the cubed butter and pulse until the butter is the size of small peas-- about 30 seconds. 
  • Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the eggs and cream. Stir until a shaggy dough forms. 
  • Then add the bacon and cheddar cheese and stir to combine. 
  • Transfer the dough onto a clean surface (it will look dry, don’t worry!) and pack it together with your hands. Then, roll the dough out gently to 1” thick. 
  • Slice scones into your desired shape-- circles, squares, or triangles and transfer onto a parchment-lined (or Silpat-lined) baking sheet. 
  • Place the scones in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill. 
  • While the scones chill, preheat your oven to 400ºF. 
  • Once the oven is preheated, brush the top of the scones with milk or cream and sprinkle with flake salt, if desired. 
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown around the bottom edges. 
  • Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store any leftover scones in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. 

Tips & Notes

  • Make sure to measure your flour using the spoon and level technique-- overpacking your flour can create a dry, dense scone. 
  • Were using a lot of baking powder to make sure we get super light and fluffy scones! 
  • The salt helps enhance the flavor of the bacon and cheese. 
  • The key to butter in scones is to keep it as cold as possible-- that way you end up with flakey, crisp scones. 
  • The heavy cream is going to add richness and keep our scones moist. 
  • The bacon and cheddar make these bacon and cheddar scones! Feel free to swap chopped ham, different cheese, leave it out, whatever you like!  

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1g | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g