Description
Delightful scones with rich cheddar, crispy turkey bacon, and fresh chives, perfect for brunch or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped chives
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, chopped turkey bacon, and chives.
- Pour in the milk and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently a couple of times.
- Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thick and cut out scones using a round cutter.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm with a pat of butter or enjoy them as they are.
Notes
These scones can be prepared ahead of time and frozen before baking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg