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Breakfast Muffins and Scones

Easy Bacon Cheddar Scones

This is not a scone-loving household. I mean, with the exception of the scones my mom makes, I’ve never met a scone I really liked, and neither has my husband Mark. The scones we’ve had have always been flavorless and dry, and every bite sucks so much moisture out of your mouth that you have to have another gulp of coffee – or in my case, orange juice. I just cannot start the day without orange juice.

Well, just the other day, this recipe came along on one my favorite food blogs, Annie’s Eats, and with the big carton of buttermilk I had leftover and the weekend just around the corner, I was really excited to try these delicious-looking scones.

Success! These scones, unlike most that you’ve probably had, were so moist and full of yummy bacon and cheddar flavor. Just the right thing for breakfast, and even as a snack. And best of all, they don’t take much more time to make than a full breakfast, and you’ll have plenty of leftovers!

These would be fun to make with kids, or just by yourself, like me, if you have 20 minutes to spare and a hanckerin’ to try something new and delicious!

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Easy Bacon Cheddar Scones

Ingredients:

For the scones:

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

8 tbsp. cold unsalted butter

cut into small cubes

1½ cups grated cheddar cheese

4 green onions, thinly sliced

10 slices bacon, cooked and chopped or crumbled into small pieces

1 cup buttermilk (plus up to ½ cup extra, if needed)

For the egg wash:

1 large egg

2 tbsp. water

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper; mix briefly to combine.  Add the cubes of butter and mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of small peas.  (Alternatively, this can be done in a large mixing bowl, using a pastry blender or two knives to cut the butter into the dry ingredients.)  Add in the grated cheese and mix just until incorporated.

Mix in the green onions, bacon, and 1 cup of the buttermilk into the flour-butter mixture.  Stir by hand just until all the ingredients are incorporated.  If the dough is too dry to come together, mix in the remaining buttermilk a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough can be formed into a ball.  Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat the dough into an 8-inch disk.  Slice the dough into 8 to 10 wedges.

In a small bowl combine the egg and water and whisk together.  Brush each wedge lightly with the egg wash.  Transfer the scones to an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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  1. Lazaro Cooks! says

    April 9, 2010 at 5:12 pm

    Lovely scones. Packed with flavor. Great vibrant photos.

  2. Cristina (TeenieCakes) says

    April 10, 2010 at 5:06 am

    These bacon and cheddar scones look like meals themselves…they look delicious. I’ll be trying my first run at making scones too…hubby loves ’em. I will definitely be giving these a try.

  3. Wheels and Lollipops says

    April 11, 2010 at 10:46 am

    Will be trying this next Sunday for a brunch that I’m having – they look delish

  4. Linn @ Swedish Home Cooking says

    April 11, 2010 at 1:40 pm

    That looks like the perfect food to wake up to a Sunday morning. Then finish with a Swedish Cupcake. Mm!

  5. Lauren says

    April 12, 2010 at 12:37 am

    I’m not a scone lover but these look delicious.

  6. Memória says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:19 am

    I’m not crazy about scones for the exact same reasons you mentioned, so I trust you that these are good. I will try them ASAP because they look absolutely incredible. That first shot just slayed me!!

  7. How To Be Perfect says

    April 12, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    These look and sound delicious! I can’t wait to try the recipe. I love cheese scones, they are always the best x

  8. 52kitchenadventures says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:00 am

    Beautiful pictures! These sound and look lovely.
    -Stephanie

  9. Jessica says

    April 15, 2010 at 4:40 am

    I love a good scone, but I don’t mind the dryness. What do you suppose makes these moist? They do look wonderful. Thanks for the recipe!

    jessyburke88@gmail.com

  10. Jeanne says

    April 19, 2010 at 9:14 pm

    Hi Georgia! It was so nice to meet you at the bake sale. These scones are fabulous! Thanks for bringing them to the bake sale, and I’ll definitely be making them at home!

  11. grace says

    June 22, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    A moist scone PLUS bacon? I’m in :) sounds delicious!

  12. melissa says

    December 24, 2010 at 3:10 am

    these are going on my “must try soon” list! thanks!

  13. Memoria says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:10 pm

    Oh my word!!!!!! These scones look PERFECT!!!! I’m bookmarking this recipe.

  14. Paddle Brush says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    I’m so love this blog, already bookmarked it! Thanks.

  15. bakesalot says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    I love scones with cold milk. i have never baked savory scones before. I have got to try these.

  16. nattyyann.blogspot.com says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    i just made these this morning and they turned out AMAZING! yours look waayy better, but they’re delicious! :)

  17. Georgia says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    Thank you so much for letting me know! I’m so glad you had good luck with them!

  18. Lourdes says

    June 22, 2011 at 11:26 am

    Can I say that they r just delicious, I tried them this morning and my kids could not get enough of them. Since it was so early I really didnt want to fried bacon, so I used pre cooked bacon. Thank you for this wonderful recepie :)

  19. Maria says

    December 25, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Delicious! Made them today on Christmas morning (prepared bacon yesterday.) Everyone loved them. Thanks and Happy Holidays.

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