Canadian Back Bacon and Cheddar Scones
Savory scones filled with crispy Canadian back bacon (peameal bacon) and sharp cheddar cheese. A perfect alternative to sweet scones for breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Canadian back bacon (peameal bacon), cooked and crumbled
- 3/4 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg, beaten (for brushing)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4Stir in cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- 5Gradually add milk, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 2.54 cm thick circle.
- 7Cut the circle into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8Brush the tops of the scones with beaten egg.
- 9Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
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