Bacon Cheddar and Chive Scones
Flaky, buttery, and so good! These Bacon Cheddar and Chive Scones are the ultimate breakfast bake. Every bite is loaded with flavor and melt in your mouth delicious!
Servings: 16 Scones
Calories: 598kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds bacon cooked, thoroughly drained, and crumbled
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- ⅛ cup chopped fresh chives
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 4½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter grated
- 1½ cups buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375℉/190℃.
- Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, beat buttermilk and eggs together. Set aside.
- Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
- Grate butter into flour. Stir gently.
- Add bacon, cheddar, and chives. Mix gently and thoroughly.
- Add buttermilk mixture.
- Mix only until ingredients are combined. DO NOT KNEAD! (The dough will be sticky.)
- Divide dough in half.
- Take half of dough and form it into a ball.
- Place on floured surface.
- Gently pat out into a circle.
- Cut into 8 wedges.
- Repeat with other half of dough.
- Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 15-18 minutes, until light golden brown.
Notes
Substitutions:
- Don't have chives? Use green onion tops instead!
- We used applewood smoked bacon because that's our favorite. Use whatever you like!
- Sharp cheddar cheese is recommended, but mild can be used.
- Use an oven thermometer to ensure you are cooking at the proper temperature.
- Make sure to sift the flour after measuring.
- Keeping the butter cold and then grating it in is the secret to tender scones!
- Make sure the bacon is thoroughly drained.
- Don't spray the parchment paper with cooking spray. The scones will spread instead of puffing up!
- You can use a pastry brush to brush off any excess flour.
- These scones freeze beautifully!
- Don't overwork the dough. Just lightly fold until everything is combined. Don't knead or squish it!
- You can cut these scones into any shape you like.
- If you make these scones thicker, the bake time will change.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 414mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 404IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 1mg