Bacon-Cheddar Scones

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup butter cold cut into small pieces
• 2 tsp calumet baking powder 
• 3  eggs divided
• 2 cups flour 
• 1 Tbsp chives fresh chopped
• 0.5 cup half-and-half 
• 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded kraft
• 8 slices oscar mayer center cut bacon crumbled cooked
• 1 Tbsp water 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• whisk
• blender

Directions

1. Heat oven to 425F.
2. Combine flour and baking powder in large bowl.
3. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Whisk 2 eggs and half-and-half in medium bowl until blended.
5. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese, bacon and chives. Shape into ball.
6. Knead dough on lightly floured surface 10 times.
7. Roll out to 12x6-inch rectangle.
8. Cut into 8 (3-inch) squares; cut each square diagonally in half.
9. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
10. Whisk remaining egg and water until blended; brush over dough triangles.
11. Bake 14 to 16 min. or until scones are lightly browned.
12. Serve warm.