Bacon Cheddar Scones

Bacon cheddar savory scones are shown over a black wire rack.

A tried and true savory scone recipe that can be easily modified to feature your favorite ingredient additions. We list the ingredients for the preparation of bacon cheddar scones with chives but many more tasty combinations are possible.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings: scones

Calories: 259kcal

Author: Milena Perrine

Ingredients

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour*
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ black pepper optional
1 cup bacon bits
1 cup shredded cheddar divided into ¾ cup and ¼ cup for topping scones
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives optional
⅔ cups heavy cream
⅔ cups sweetish beer**
1 egg beaten (optional) to brush over the scones

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper. Whisk well. Add in the bacon, ¾ cup of the cheddar and the chives, if using. Make a well in the middle.
Add the heavy cream and the beer. Very lightly mix with a spatula until a loose wet dough forms and separates from the sides of the bowl.
Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Using your hands gently shape it into a ¾ inch thick circle. Transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut into 8 wedges using a sharp knife or dough cutter with decisive motions aimed straight down. This will help the scones rise better.
Brush the scones with beaten egg of heavy cream (optional) and top with the reserved ¼ cup cheddar. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until well-risen and golden brown. Most likely the lower end of the minute range.
Allow the savory scones to cool down over a wire rack once you take them out of the oven.

Notes

* You can use self-rising flour instead. If you go that route do not add baking powder and salt.

**We used honey nut brown ale to demonstrate the recipe. Other suitable beer styles to use are: Czech pilsner, German helles lager, sweeter brown ales, Vienna lagers, bocks, American or German wheat ales, American mass produced lagers (just for the carbonation). Ideally, select a non-bitter beer with bready notes and high carbonation.

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