BACON, EGG AND CHEDDAR SCONES

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Categories     Egg     Breakfast     Bake

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
4 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, cold and cubed
6 l Eggs, large
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
8 ounces Cheddar Cheese, shredded or cubed
6 slices Bacon, partially cooked

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450ยบ
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Gather all ingredients together, including food processor, large bowl, small bowl, frying pan, sifter, pastry brush, clean work surface for pastry
  • Scramble 3 eggs lightly creating one large piece. Cut into 1 inch squares.
  • Partially but thoroughly cook bacon. Cut into 1/2 inch wide strips. Microwave or other method. Drain.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into food processor
  • Cut cold butter into squares. Add to food processor. Pulse 2-3 times to just incorporate
  • In small bowl, beat 2 eggs and the cream together. Add to dry ingredients. Pulse 2-3 times. Do Not Overmix
  • Dump dough into large clean bowl OR add the rest of the ingredients to the processor and mix
  • Fold in cheese, scrambled eggs and bacon into the dough. It will be sticky and chunky but stir as little as possible to incorporate
  • Generously flour clean pastry work surface
  • Turn dough onto work surface and pat into a rectangle about 12 x 4 x 3/4".
  • Cut rectangle three 4-inch squares. Cut the squares on the diagonal to form six triangles.
  • Place scones at least one inch apart on lined baking sheet.
  • Beat remaining 1 egg and 2 TBLS of water in small bowl. Use wash to brush the tops of the scones.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and serve warm.

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