Savory Bacon-Cheddar-Chive Scones
Indulge in these scrumptious savory scones that combine the rich flavors of crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh chives. Each bite is a delightful mix of flaky texture and savory goodness, making them the perfect companion to your favorite soups or salads. Ideal for brunch, breakfast, or as an elegant snack, these scones are easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve to guests. Whether enjoyed warm right out of the oven or at room temperature, they promise to elevate any meal with their irresistible flavor.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups (can substitute with pastry flour for a better texture)
salt
1 teaspoon
baking powder
1 tablespoon
sugar
2 teaspoons
cold butter
1/4 cup (cut into small pieces)
Cheddar cheese
1 cup (very coarsely grated or diced)
fresh chives
1/3 cup (snipped, or substitute with finely diced scallion tops)
cooked bacon
1/2 lb (crumbled, about 1 cup)
heavy cream
3/4 cup (or enough to make the dough cohesive)
heavy cream
2 tablespoons (for brushing the tops)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the unbleached all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
3
Cut the cold butter into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces.
4
Gently fold in the very coarsely grated Cheddar cheese, snipped fresh chives (or scallion tops), and crumbled bacon, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
5
Gradually pour in 3/4 cup of heavy cream while stirring gently. If the dough remains crumbly and doesn't hold together, add additional cream, one tablespoon at a time, until a cohesive dough forms.
6
Transfer the shaggy dough onto a well-floured work surface. Pat and shape it into a smooth disk approximately 7 inches in diameter and about 3/4 inch thick.
7
Carefully move the dough disk onto the prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife or bench knife, cut the disk into 8 wedges, spacing them slightly apart on the pan to allow for expansion.
8
Brush the tops of the scones generously with the remaining heavy cream to promote a beautiful golden crust during baking.
9
Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown. Allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Savory Bacon-Cheddar-Chive Scones?
They are scrumptious savory scones that combine the rich flavors of crispy bacon, sharp Cheddar cheese, and fresh chives in a flaky, delicious pastry.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) before baking the scones.
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Lightly grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
What type of flour should I use?
The recipe calls for unbleached all-purpose flour, but you can substitute it with pastry flour for a better texture.
How do I incorporate the butter into the flour?
Cut the cold butter into small pieces and work it into the flour mixture using your fingers or a pastry cutter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Can I substitute the fresh chives?
Yes, you can substitute fresh chives with finely diced scallion tops.
How should the Cheddar cheese be prepared?
The Cheddar cheese should be very coarsely grated or diced.
How much bacon is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1/2 lb of cooked and crumbled bacon, which is approximately 1 cup.
How much heavy cream is used in the dough?
Start with 3/4 cup of heavy cream and add more one tablespoon at a time if the dough is too crumbly.
What should I do if the dough is too dry?
If the dough doesn't hold together, gradually add additional cream until it becomes a cohesive, shaggy mass.
What size should the dough disk be?
Shape the dough into a disk approximately 7 inches in diameter and about 3/4 inch thick.
How many scones does this recipe make?
The recipe makes 8 wedges or scones.
Should I brush anything on the scones before baking?
Yes, brush the tops generously with heavy cream to promote a golden crust.
How long do the scones need to bake?
Bake the scones for 20 to 25 minutes.
How can I tell when the scones are done?
The scones are ready when they turn a lovely golden brown.
What is the best way to serve these scones?
They can be enjoyed warm right out of the oven or at room temperature.
Are these scones suitable for brunch?
Yes, they are ideal for brunch, breakfast, or as an elegant snack.
What dishes pair well with savory scones?
These scones are the perfect companion to your favorite soups or salads.
Is this a difficult recipe to make?
No, these scones are easy to prepare yet impressive enough to serve to guests.
Do I need to whisk the dry ingredients?
Yes, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar until well combined before adding butter.
How much baking powder is required?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
Is there sugar in these savory scones?
Yes, 2 teaspoons of sugar are added to the dry mixture to balance the flavors.
How should the butter be prepared?
The butter should be cold and cut into small pieces.
What texture should the butter and flour mixture have?
It should resemble coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces.
When do I add the cheese and bacon?
Gently fold in the cheese, chives, and bacon after the butter is worked into the flour but before adding the cream.
Where should I shape the dough?
Transfer the shaggy dough onto a well-floured work surface to pat and shape it.
Should the scones be spaced apart on the pan?
Yes, space the 8 wedges slightly apart on the pan to allow for expansion during baking.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 10 total ingredients used in this recipe.
Can I use scallions instead of chives?
Yes, finely diced scallion tops are a great substitute for fresh chives.
Do these scones have a flaky texture?
Yes, the combination of cold butter and specific mixing techniques creates a delightful flaky texture.