Bacon Candied Walnut Scones with Maple Glaze
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Bacon Candied Walnut Scones with Maple Glaze
Description
This recipe combines a classic scone dough enhanced with savory elements like diced cooked bacon, shredded Gruyere cheese, and fresh thyme, giving it a layered and complex flavor. The dough is mixed until crumbly, then gently brought together with half and half before being shaped into triangles. The scones are chilled briefly before baking to maintain their structure and achieve a tender crumb.
Once baked, the scones are finished with a shiny maple glaze made from powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla bean paste, adding a sweet contrast to the savory base. Accompanying candied walnuts include chopped walnuts coated in sugar and a hint of cayenne, adding a spicy note and crunchy texture that balances the creaminess of the cheese and richness of the bacon.
These scones are suited for brunch gatherings or a special breakfast, pairing well with coffee or tea. Their blend of salted, sweet, and spicy elements makes them versatile alongside fresh fruit or a light salad. The recipe requires some chilling and preparation time but results in a satisfying combination of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups flour
- 4 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp sugar
- 9 Tbsp butter cold, cut into pieces, unsalted
- 1 ⅓ cup half and half
Filling
- 2 Tbsp thyme fresh
- 3 lices Bacon cooked, diced
- 1 cup gruyere cheese shredded
- ¼ cup heavy cream for brushing
Maple Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 kosher salt dash
- 4 Tbsp maple syrup
Candied Walnuts
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 1 cayenne pepper a dash
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425'F.
- In the bowl of a food processor place flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar, then pulse to combine. Add the butter, and process on low until the mixture resembles a fine cornmeal.
- Next, transfer the flour mixture to a large bowl, and add the bacon, thyme and Gruyere. Combine with a wooden spoon or a spatula. Next, slowly add in the half and half mixing it with a spoon until all the ingredients begin to come together.
- Place the dough on a floured surface and knead for about two minutes.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to create a rectangle 12" x 6" X ¾".
- Cut the rectangle in half lengthwise. You will now have two rectangles.
- Cut each rectangle into 4 pieces, then cut each rectangle across in order to make two triangles.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place rectangles on top, then place in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- While the scones are in the freezer make the candied walnuts by placing sugar with cayenne in a non-stick skillet. When the sugar begins to melt, throw in the walnuts and turn them over lightly until they are fully coated.
- Brush with cream then immediately bake for about 20-25 minutes or until they begin to turn brown. Remove from the oven, and place on a cooling rack.
- While the scones are cooling prepare the glaze. In a small bowl mix together the milk and cream. Slowly whisk in the powdered sugar until the mixture is even, then mix in the maple syrup, and the vanilla paste. *If you do not have vanilla paste, then ¼ tsp. of vanilla extract will do.
- Finally drizzle glaze on scones, and sprinkle with some of the candied walnuts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 490IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 188mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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