Bangin' Bacon and Cheddar Scones

Health score
5%
Bangin' Bacon and Cheddar Scones
30 min.
6
587kcal

Suggestions


Start your day off right with these Bangin' Bacon and Cheddar Scones, a delightful twist on traditional breakfast fare that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfectly flaky and bursting with flavor, these scones combine the savory richness of crispy bacon and sharp cheddar cheese, making them an irresistible morning treat. Whether you're hosting a brunch or simply indulging in a cozy breakfast at home, these scones are sure to impress.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these delicious scones that serve six people, making them ideal for sharing with family or friends. The combination of self-rising flour and cold butter creates a light and airy texture, while the addition of green onions and cracked black pepper adds a subtle kick that elevates the flavor profile. Brushed with a golden egg wash and sprinkled with coarse sea salt, these scones come out of the oven beautifully browned and ready to be devoured.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as they bake, enticing everyone to gather around the table. Serve them warm, perhaps with a dollop of butter or your favorite jam, and watch as they disappear in no time. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your taste buds with these Bangin' Bacon and Cheddar Scones!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter cold
  • 1.3 cups buttermilk 
  • tablespoon sea salt 
  • 10 slices bacon crumbled crisp cooked
  • large eggs for egg wash
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoon pepper black
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups self raising flour plus more for work surface
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wooden spoon
  • rolling pin
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Add the flour, salt, and pepper to a large bowl. With a box grater, grate the butter into the flour.
  3. Mix the butter into flour with your hands until well incorporated.
  4. Add the cheese, green onion and crumbled bacon.
  5. Mix until evenly distributed.
  6. Add the buttermilk and mix with a wooden spoon until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. With a rolling pin, roll the dough into a rectangle a 1/2-inch thick.
  8. Cut wedges of dough out to preferred scone size and arrange on a half sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
  9. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush each scone with the egg wash.
  10. Sprinkle with a little coarse sea salt and bake until nicely browned, about 14 to 16 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and arrange on a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories587kcal
Protein14.81%
Fat51.01%
Carbs34.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.83
Glycemic Load
30.56
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
15.095217492269%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:586.9kcal
29.35%
Fat:33.16g
51.01%
Saturated Fat:18.13g
113.29%
Carbohydrates:49.99g
16.66%
Net Carbohydrates:48.02g
17.46%
Sugar:2.96g
3.29%
Cholesterol:118.62mg
39.54%
Sodium:2147.77mg
93.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.66g
43.31%
Selenium:44.27µg
63.24%
Manganese:0.65mg
32.47%
Phosphorus:309.82mg
30.98%
Calcium:288.43mg
28.84%
Vitamin K:20.56µg
19.58%
Vitamin B2:0.33mg
19.51%
Vitamin A:974.71IU
19.49%
Zinc:2.34mg
15.58%
Vitamin B12:0.78µg
13.02%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.07%
Vitamin B3:2.15mg
10.76%
Folate:38.83µg
9.71%
Magnesium:37.11mg
9.28%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.98%
Copper:0.18mg
8.84%
Fiber:1.96g
7.84%
Vitamin B6:0.15mg
7.72%
Potassium:270.02mg
7.71%
Vitamin E:1.13mg
7.56%
Vitamin D:1.04µg
6.93%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Vitamin C:1.5mg
1.82%