Bacon Cheddar Scones

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Recipe from Gimme Some Oven

Sweet or savory brunch? Now you don’t have to decide. Easy, homemade savory scones pair perfectly with a tall glass of Florida’s Natural Orange Juice.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (or white whole-wheat flour)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 10 tablespoons cold butter, diced into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 8 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked and diced
  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk

For optional egg wash:

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Pair with one 8 oz glass of Florida’s Natural Orange Juice.


Full recipe at Gimme Some Oven