SAVORY CHEDDAR CHEESE BACON AND ONION SCONES

Savory Cheddar Cheese Bacon and Onion Scones image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups self rising flour
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons onion, chopped and sauteed
2 tablespoons bacon, chopped
3 eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup cheddar, grated

Steps:

Preheat the grill on a medium flame.
Using a medium sized bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, onions, and bacon together. Let the mixture rise for about 30 minutes.
Then add the eggs, buttermilk, and cheese. Continue mixing until a firm dough is formed. If the dough becomes a little watery, just add a little more flour.
Place the dough on the counter and with sprinkle with flour. Then flatten it out with your hands. Using a circular cookie cutter, cut out 2-inch rounds.
Line a small pan with parchment paper, and place the cut outs in the pan. Sprinkle desired amount of cheese on top and place the pan on a grill, lid closed, for 15 minutes.
To plate, slice in half and spread with butter, or preferred topping.