Name: Cheddar Bacon Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Baking powder; 2 teaspoons White sugar; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.25 cup Butter; 1 cup Cheddar cheese; 3 slices Bacon; 2 Green onions; 1 Egg; 0.75 cup Heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons Heavy whipping cream

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Cheddar Bacon Scones

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400℉.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, white sugar and salt.

Place butter in the dry mixture and use a large fork or pastry cutter to combine with the dry mixture until it resembles coarse sand.

Add ¾ cup of the cheese, most of the bacon and most of the green onions, reserving some for garnish. Stir well to mix.

Add the egg and ¾ cup heavy whipping cream and stir together to form a cohesive dough.

Place the dough on a floured work surface and shape into a large circle, about 1" to 1½" thick.

Cut the circle into 8 equal portions using a pizza slicer.

Place the scones on a cookie sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.

Brush the tops of each scone with heavy whipping cream and garnish with cheese, bacon and onions.

Bake for 18-22 minutes, until lightly golden.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Keep Ingredients Ice Cold 🧊
Chill your butter, cream, and even the mixing bowl before combining ingredients to ensure flaky layers and prevent the dough from becoming tough or dense.
Cook Bacon Until Crispy 🥓
Render bacon until completely crispy, then crumble finely to distribute evenly throughout the dough and prevent soggy pockets in your finished scones.
Don't Overwork the Dough ✋
Mix until ingredients just come together—overworking develops gluten and creates tough, dense scones instead of the light, flaky texture you're after.
Brush with Egg Wash for Golden Tops 🥚
Apply the beaten egg wash evenly before baking to achieve a beautiful golden-brown exterior and professional appearance that makes them irresistible.
Create Steam for Flakiness 💨
Place a shallow pan of hot water on the lower oven rack while baking to create steam, which helps scones rise higher and develop those perfect, delicate layers.