Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Serves
6
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp honey
- Extra cheese for topping, optional
Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon mat. Place butter in freezer to get extra cold.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
3
Cube or grate in the butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
4
Add Cheese and bacon. Stir until well distributed.
5
Fold in the diced apples. Gently mix to distribute while not crushing the pieces.
6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and honey until it’s combined.
7
Mix the wet ingredients into the dry. Stir until just combined.
8
On a floured surface, turn out the dough. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
9
Place onto prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle extra cheese if desired. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
10
Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
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