Bacon Cheddar Scones

Name: Bacon Cheddar Scones
Yield: Makes 6 scones
Ingredients: ½ tsp (2.5 mL) sea salt; 1 tsp (5 mL) baking soda; 2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder; 2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) crispy bacon bits; 1 cup (250 mL) grated sharp cheddar cheese; ½ cup (125 mL) cold unsalted butter; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) granulated sugar; ¼ cup (60 mL) whole milk + more as needed; ½ cup (125 mL) heavy cream + 2 Tbsp (30 mL) for brushing the tops of the scones; 1 large egg

Preparation info

Makes
6
scones

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Bacon, Butter, Bourbon and Chocolate Cookbook

By Bruno Feldeisen

Published 2024

About

These scones are warm pillows packed with flavour. Perfectly complementing a hearty soup or simple omelette, these fluffy, buttery scones are easy and fast to make.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) all-purpose flour
2 tsp (10

Bread

Method

Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender or two knives until incorporated as pea-size pieces. With a fork, stir in the grated cheese, then add the bacon bits and stir until evenly distribute