BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES

[rcwant2be]

tried these for the first time this am. simple, quick, & nummy.
http://www.emerils.com/recipes/by_na...se_scones.html

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES

Ingredients needed:

4 slices bacon, chopped
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

In a medium skillet, cook the bacon, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in the butter, cheese, green onions, and pepper with a pastry blender or fork, and work just until it starts to form lumps and come together. Add the bacon. Add 1 cup of the cream and work just until it becomes a sticky dough, being careful not to overwork.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and pat until it comes together. Form into 2 large circles, about 7 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick and cut each into 8 wedges with a sharp knife. Transfer to baking sheet with a spatula, leaving 1/2-inch space between each wedge. Paint the tops of the wedges lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cream and bake until golden brown, 22 to 23 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm.

Yield: 16 scones

[USNIwife]

these sound good...yum.

[erickson007]

Originally Posted by USNIwife these sound good...yum.

really good....

[USNIwife]

Originally Posted by erickson007 really good....

I know. Makes me want to make them for breakfast tomorow with some fresh squeezed orange juice....

[USNIwife]

Originally Posted by USNIwife I know. Makes me want to make them for breakfast tomorow with some fresh squeezed orange juice....

emeril is awesome. I have his cookbook.

[rcwant2be]

i need to get a pastry blender. a fork works, but it's too much work.

i forgot to add, i made this recipe w/ whole (red cap) milk, which is the milk i always drink...so cream is not necessary.

[MLB]

I need to get my husband to make this for me

[Berkley]

Oh Yummy!

[jellybeanqueen]

do you think that sending these overseas would be an issue since they have meat in them?

[autumnh]