Recipes Breakfast and Brunch Meat and Seafood Bacon Savory Bacon Scones 4.3 (4) 3 Reviews 1 Photo I've been trying a variety of scones lately at the local cafes but they're usually sweet. I decided to develop a recipe for a savory scone that I think fits the bill nicely. This version makes eight small (2 1/2-inch in diameter) hemispheres with a bacon center in each. The recipe as written requires that you cool the bacon grease so it's helpful to cook and cut the bacon the day before and finish the scones the next day. I like to minimize the kitchen mess so I've optimized the dough-related work to be in the bowl rather than on the countertop. Recipe by Michael Published on June 19, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 1 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 22 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 57 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 scones Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ½ pound bacon 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 10 tablespoons whole milk 2 teaspoons whole milk 1 egg yolk ⅛ teaspoon maple syrup Directions Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon grease into a small glass container and chill until set, at least 1 hour. Cut bacon strips into 1/4-inch slices. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour and 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder in a large bowl. Measure out 6 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons chilled bacon grease into the bowl. Knead grease into the flour mixture with one hand, turning bowl with the other, until dough is crumbly. Make a well in the center of the dough and slowly pour in 10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons milk. Mix with one hand until milk is incorporated and dough feels wet to the touch. Form dough into a thick disc. Cut into 16 equal-sized pieces with a knife. Roll dough into individual balls and place them on the baking sheet. Flatten them into circles about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Place a tablespoon of bacon slices in the center of 8 circles. Top with remaining circles of dough. Seal so that the top circle meets the bottom using your fingertips. Whisk egg yolk with maple syrup in a bowl; brush over sides and top of each scone. Let scones rest, about 15 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Place a clean towel on a plate, transfer scones to the towel and fold towel over to keep warm. Cook's Note: Once cooled, you can store the scones in a resealable plastic bag for a couple of days either in the refrigerator or at room temperature. They can be reheated in the microwave for about 45 seconds to a minute. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 158 Calories 5g Fat 22g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 158 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 8% Cholesterol 36mg 12% Sodium 460mg 20% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 1g 3% Total Sugars 0g Protein 7g Calcium 145mg 11% Iron 2mg 9% Potassium 86mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved