Bacon Cheddar Scones
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 12 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 12 servings
- Calories
- 254
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 9
- Carbohydrates
- 22
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 6
- Cholesterol
- 41
- Sodium
- 224
- Total: 1 hr
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more to brush on scones
1/3 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced
1 1/4 cups white cheddar, grated, plus more for the top
1/4 cup Chives, minced
black pepper
Directions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add both flours, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder; mix on low speed to combine. Add butter, a little at a time, followed by salt. Continue to mix until the mixture has a “sandy” texture, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and crème fraîche, followed by the cheese, bacon, and chives. Continue mixing until just combined.
- Place dough on a cutting board and wrap in plastic. Using a rolling pin, shape into a rectangle (about 7x9-inches) and chill for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Once dough is chilled, cut it into rectangles and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with heavy cream and add more cheese. Finish with freshly grated black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Scones are done when golden brown and the cheese is melted.