Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones Recipe

Name: Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, chopped; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons

Servings: persons

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a medium skillet, cook the bacon, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes.
3
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels.
4
Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
5
Cut in the butter, cheese, green onions, and pepper with a pastry blender or fork, and work just until it starts to form lumps and come together.
6
Add the bacon.
7
Add 1 cup of the cream and work just until it becomes a sticky dough, being careful not to overwork.
8
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat until it comes together.
9
Form into 2 large circles, about 7 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick and cut each into 8 wedges with a sharp knife.
10
Transfer to baking sheet with a spatula, leaving 1/2-inch space between each wedge.
11
Paint the tops of the wedges lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and bake until golden brown, 22 to 23 minutes.
12
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
13
Serve warm.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices bacon, chopped, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones

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