Bacon Cheddar Scones

I served these at a breakfast meeting that Chris had as well as to my family, and they all LOVED them! This is definitely a keeper. I also love these because they were good, simple and would be great to serve to guests. You won't be disappointed if you try these!

Bacon Cheddar Scones

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

1-2 ground black pepper (depending on your taste, I used 1 1/2 and we didn't think it was too much)

8 tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

3 green onions, thinly sliced

10 slices bacon, cooked chopped and crumbled into small pieces

1 cup buttermilk (plus a little extra, if needed)

For the Egg wash:

1 large egg

2 tbsp. water

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In the bowl of en electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and black pepper; mix briefly to combine. Add the cubes of butter and mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter pieces are about the size of small peas. Add in grated cheese and mix just until incorporated.

Mix in green onions, bacon and 1 cup buttermilk. Stir by hand just until all the ingredients are incorporated. If the dough is too dry to come together, mix in a little more buttermilk a tablespoon or two at a time until the dough can be formed into a ball. Transfer the dough to lightly floured surface and pat the dough into an 8 inch disc. Slice dough into 8-10 wedges.

In small bowl, combine egg and water and whisk together. Brush each wedge lightly with the egg wash. Transfer the scones to an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Recipe from Annie's Eats