Peppered Bacon and Cheese Scones |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Mmm! That's what you'll hear as you serve a platter of these buttery, savory scones. The bacon and cheese flavor combination is a welcomed change of pace to the usual sweet varieties often served at brunch. âJanice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina Ingredients:
3 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/2 cup cold butter |
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded gouda cheese |
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled |
1 shallot, finely chopped |
1 cup buttermilk |
1 egg |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the cheese, bacon and shallot. Whisk buttermilk and egg; set aside 1 tablespoon. Stir remainder into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
2. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush with reserved milk mixture. Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.
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