Description
A recipe for sweet and savory scones featuring maple syrup and bacon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and maple syrup.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the crumbled bacon.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or rectangle.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round cutter. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones lightly with extra heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For best results, keep the butter very cold.
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar if you prefer a deeper flavor.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: maple bacon scones, sweet savory scones, breakfast pastry, quick bread, bacon recipe