Cheese, Bacon & Chive Scones Recipe

Name: Cheese, Bacon & Chive Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 1/3 cup butter, chilled and cut into 12 pieces; 3/4 cup milk, room temperature; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated; 4 slices bacon, cooked, cooled and chopped into small pieces; 1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon milk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/3 cup butter, chilled and cut into 12 pieces
3/4 cup milk, room temperature
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
4 slices bacon, cooked, cooled and chopped into small pieces
1 tablespoon chives, finely chopped
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon milk

1
Preheat oven to 400 u00b0F
2
Line a baking pan with parchment paper
3
Make glaze by combining beaten egg with 1 tbsp milk. Set aside.
4
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and pepper.
5
Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6
Add the grated cheese, chopped cooked bacon and chives to the dry ingredients.
7
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, add the milk, and stir gently with a wooden spoon, until mixture just forms a ball.
8
Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
9
Roll or pat dough 1 inch thick and using a floured 2 1/2 inch cutter, cut out rounds.
10
Place on the prepared baking pan and brush with glaze.
11
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of grated cheddar cheese on the top of each scone (if desired).
12
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned on top and cheese has melted
13
Cool on wire rack.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cheese, Bacon & Chive 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.

Cheese, Bacon & Chive Scones

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