BACON CHEDDAR SCONES

Bacon Cheddar Scones image

Provided by Sebastien Rouxel

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups cake flour
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 teaspoon salt
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
1/3 cup heavy cream, plus more to brush on scones
1/3 cup crème fraîche
1/2 cup bacon, cooked and diced
1 1/4 cups white cheddar, grated, plus more for the top
1/4 cup Chives, minced
black pepper

Steps:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, add both flours, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder; mix on low speed to combine. Add butter, a little at a time, followed by salt. Continue to mix until the mixture has a "sandy" texture, about 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and crème fraîche, followed by the cheese, bacon, and chives. Continue mixing until just combined.
Place dough on a cutting board and wrap in plastic. Using a rolling pin, shape into a rectangle (about 7x9-inches) and chill for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 F. Once dough is chilled, cut it into rectangles and place on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with heavy cream and add more cheese. Finish with freshly grated black pepper. Bake for 20 minutes.
Scones are done when golden brown and the cheese is melted.