Bangin' Bacon And Cheddar Scones
Serves: 3
Floy Nolan
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
56
Spice
59
Sweetness
44
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.2
Difficulty
Ingredients:
1 tsp
Salt1 tbsp
Cracked Black Pepper1 cup
Butter (cold)1.5 cups
Sharp Cheddar (grated)1.25 cups
Buttermilk1 tbsp
Coarse Sea SaltDirections:
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F
2
Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a large bowl
3
With a box grater, grate the butter into the flour
4
Mix the butter into flour with your hands until well incorporated
5
Add the cheese, green onion and crumbled bacon
6
Mix until evenly distributed
7
Add the buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a stiff dough
8
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface
9
With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle a 1/2-inch thick
10
Cut wedges of dough out to preferred scone size and arrange on a half sheet tray lined with parchment paper
11
In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush each scone with the egg wash
12
Sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt and bake until nicely browned, about 14 to 16 minutes
13
Remove from the oven and arrange on a serving platter