Cheddarandbaconbuttermilkscones Recipes

BACON CHEDDAR SCONES

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Use the large holes of a box grater to grate the butter into the flour mixture, tossing occasionally as you shred. Stir in the bacon, scallions, and cheese.
• In another bowl, whisk together the egg and half and half. Combine the two mixtures and blend until the flour is moistened. Do not overmix.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a ½-inch-thick circle. Slice the round into 8 even wedges and transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
• Bake the scones until golden brown on the top and bottom, rotating the pan halfway through, about 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

CHEDDAR AND BACON BUTTERMILK SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 220°C.
• Grill the bacon until starting to crisp. Cool and chop into small dice.
• Sift the flour into a mixing bowl along with the mustard powder, baking powder and cayenne.
• Using your hands rub the butter into the mixture until it's fully blended and it looks like fine breadcrumbs.
• Stir in the bacon, 3 /4 of the cheddar and chives.
• Mix the beaten egg with the buttermilk. Stir into the flour mixture until it's formed a smooth dough, but go lightly, otherwise the scones will be very heavy.
• Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1 inch thickness. Cut into 6 circles with a 2 1/2 inch cutter.
• Place scones on a greased baking sheet. Brush with milk and sprinkle over remaining cheddar.
• Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.