Description
Warm, buttery scones packed with smoky turkey bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh chives, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives.
- Gradually add the milk, mixing gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or circles.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
You can prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. These scones can last up to 3 days at room temperature or be frozen for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg