Bacon and Cheese Scones
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Bacon and Cheese Scones
Description
The Bacon and Cheese Scones recipe uses thick-cut, applewood-smoked bacon and Asiago cheese grated finely, mixed into a dough made from flour, baking powder, butter, egg, and cream. After frying the bacon until lightly crisp and finely chopping it, the bacon is incorporated into the scone dough through gentle kneading. The dough is handled carefully to avoid overworking and then baked at 400°F until golden. The resultant scones boast a crisp exterior with a tender interior, carrying the flavors of crispy bacon and savory Asiago.
The scones are well suited to be enjoyed fresh from the oven, perhaps as part of a breakfast spread or a savory accompaniment to tea. The crunchy texture of the bacon contrasts with the soft, flaky crumb of the scone, while the cheese adds depth to the flavor profile.
The recipe stresses keeping the butter cold for a better crumb and kneading the dough gently to incorporate the bacon without overhandling. Using either Asiago or Gruyere cheese is acceptable, and sprinkling extra cheese on top before baking enhances the crust. The recipe provides flexibility with the dairy used, allowing cream or whole milk.
Ingredients
- 3 lices Bacon thick-cut, applewood-smoked
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for the work surface
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup Asiago cheese plus more for sprinkling if you please, finely grated, or Gruyere cheese
- kosher salt if you add 1/4 teaspoon, you'll be just fine, pinch
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 (4-ounce) stick butter cold, cut into chunks, unsalted
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and position a rack in the middle of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, fry the bacon over medium-low heat until lightly crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a cutting board and finely chop it.
- In a food processor, dump the flour, baking powder, cheese, salt, and pepper and pulse briefly to mix. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture looks like coarse meal.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and cream or milk until blended. Pour the egg mixture into the processor and pulse just until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl and come together into a ball. The dough will be quite sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently knead in the bacon by sprinkling the surface of the dough with some of the chopped bacon, folding the dough onto itself, and then repeating the sprinkling and folding until all of the bacon is incorporated. Be careful not to overhandle the dough.
- Then bring the dough together into a ball. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Using a 1 1/2-inch biscuit cutter, cut out as many scones as you can. Gather the scraps of dough, roll out, and cut out more scones.
- Space the scones evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops of the scones with additional cheese, if desired. [Editor's Note: We strongly encourage you to abide by this suggestion.]
- Bake until the scones are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool slightly before serving, if you can stand to wait.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1scone | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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