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Scones, Savory Scones with Bacon, Cheddar, and Chive
Recipe By :Erin
Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup cold unsalted butter
2 cups white whole wheat flour -- * or whole wheat
pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper -- optional
1 large egg
1 cup cold buttermilk -- plus
1 teaspoon cold buttermilk -- (to 2 tbsp), plus
additional for brushing the scones
3/4 cup coarsely grated sharp cheddar cheese -- divided**
1/2 pound thick-sliced bacon -- cooked and crumbled,
about 12 slices
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Bacon Cheddar Chive Scones - tender, buttery savory scones with bacon
and cheese in every bite! Easy recipe that yields perfect, flaky
scones every time.
prep: 25 MINS
cook: 16 MINS
total: 45 MINS
Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to
400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut the butter into small cubes (or grate it with a coarse cheese
grater for even easier incorporation) and place it in the freezer
while you prepare the other ingredients. (Alternatively, you can
freeze the entire stick of butter, then grate it directly into the
bowl with the dry ingredients in Step 2 below.)
In a mixing bowl, stir together whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour,
baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cayenne. Working quickly with
your fingers or a pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture
resembles a coarse meal. In a separate bowl, combine the egg and 1
cup buttermilk. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients,
then add the liquid all at once, stirring just enough to make a soft
dough. If the mixture is very crumbly, add buttermilk 1 tablespoon at
a time until it is soft but not sticky (you should not need more than
1 or 2 tablespoons. You want the dough to be moist but not wet or
soggy). With a rubber spatula, fold in 1/2 cup of the cheese, all of
the bacon, and the chives. Stir in the ingredients as much as you can
by hand, but don't worry if they are not perfectly incorporated.
Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead about 15 times,
further distributing the bacon, cheddar, and chives as you go. Divide
the dough in half, then working one half at a time, gently pat the
dough into a 1 thick round that is about 5" across. With a knife or
bench scraper, divide each round into 8 wedges. Gently pull the
wedges apart, then arrange them on a baking sheet, leaving at least
1" between each. Repeat with the second half of the dough. If the
dough seems very warm and sticky at any point, pop it into your
refrigerator or freezer for a few minutes to allow it to firm back up
and become easy to work with again.
Brush the tops of the scones lightly with buttermilk and sprinkle
with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, until
golden brown on top. Let cool directly on the baking sheet for 10
minutes. Serve warm.
Notes:
*You can also swap whole wheat pastry or white whole wheat flour for
regular all-purpose flour. If you do make this swap, reduce the
amount of buttermilk to 3/4 cup, plus a few additional tablespoons as needed.
**I recommend grating your own cheese directly from the block, as it
will have a better texture and melt more evenly in the scones. You
can use reduced fat, but do not use fat free.
Scones are best enjoyed the day they are made but can be individually
wrapped and stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Unbaked scones can be frozen for up to 2 months. Make the batter and
shape the scones on a baking sheet as outlined in Step 3. Place the
baking sheet in your freezer. Once the scones have hardened, remove
them from the sheet, wrap them individually in plastic, and pop them
into a ziptop bag. When ready to eat, bake as directed, directly from
frozen, adding a few minutes to the baking time as needed.
Cal 305, Fat 18g, Carb 25g, Sod 412mg, Fiber 4g, Pro 10g
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 270 Calories; 18g Fat (59.8%
calories from fat); 9g Protein; 18g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber;
55mg Cholesterol; 456mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean
Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
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