Pancetta, Pear and Parmesan Scones

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Texas Tea Party

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 scones

Times:

Prep: 30 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 pound pancetta or bacon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 6 tablespoons cold cut into cubes
1 pear, cut into small cubes
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary leaves
1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish

Directions

Coat a small skillet with olive oil and cook the pancetta over medium heat until it is crisp. Drain on paper towels; break it up into pieces when it is cool. Wipe out the skillet and heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat until it starts to brown; be careful not to let it burn. Add the pear cubes and cook them until they are soft but still holding their shape, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside on a plate to cool.

Heat oven to 450 degrees F.

Sift into a bowl the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add the remaining butter and cut it in with a pastry blender or your hands until it resembles coarse bread crumbs. Stir in the pepper, rosemary, and pancetta. Add the cream; mix just until the dough has come together. With floured hands, gather the dough into a ball and place it onto a floured surface. Divide the dough into 8 pieces and form them into balls. Place them onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Press a well into the center of each with your thumb, place 1 teaspoon of the cooled cooked pears into the well, and pinch the scones closed. Sprinkle the tops with the cheese. Bake the scones for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Remove from the baking sheet and cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with some more parmesan.

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recipe Pancetta, Pear and Parmesan Scones
christine windsor, CA 11-14-2006
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Another fav from Tyler
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so awesome. Made them for the folks at work. They ate the for breakfast and lunch. They would be great as a... side to a pork tenderloin also.Read more
recipe Pancetta, Pear and Parmesan Scones
Mark San, CA 10-30-2005
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Sounded Good
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

I made the recipe just as described. I am a pretty good cook and have a fair amount of experience. The ingreadients sounded... good, but the tast was nothing to be proud of. The texture was good, the pear was excellent. The Parmesean.... not so good. The rosemary and pancetta was just an ok, mix. Since it did not say to brush with the cream I did not, but the list said to have more for brushing.Read more
recipe Pancetta, Pear and Parmesan Scones
ANN Knoxville, TN 10-30-2005
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Different and Delicious !
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These have a wonderful combination of flavors. When I make again, I will use more of the pear in the center. Also, my... rosemary plant died and I used dried - I will definitely use fresh next time. This will be good for brunch with some fresh fruit or, as I served it last night, with a mixed green salad for a light supper !Read more
recipe Pancetta, Pear and Parmesan Scones
Burton Lynnfield, MA 06-12-2005
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easy and excellent recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe this morning. It was delicious. I will certainly make it again for company. I'm sure it would be... equally good with apples if a pear is not handy. Very light, very tasty scone. I highly recommend.Read more