BACON AND DATES SCONES
Categories Breakfast Brunch Bake Father's Day Date Bacon Butter Buttermilk Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°f. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium heat until cooked through but still tender and not crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain; cool. Pour bacon drippings from skillet into small heatproof bowl and reserve.
- Whisk flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in large bowl. Coarsely chop cooled bacon. Add bacon and dates to flour mixture; toss to coat. Coarsely grate butter into flour mixture. Using fork, stir in butter. Add buttermilk; stir until large moist clumps form. Using hands, knead mixture briefly in bowl until dough forms.
- Transfer dough to floured work surface. Pat into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer scones to sheet. Cover and chill scones 2 hours. Brush with reserved bacon drippings. Sprinkle with raw sugar.
- Bake scones until golden brown and tester inserted into center of scones comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD: Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cool completely; store airtight at room temperature.
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Otto Martin
[email protected]I loved the unique flavor of these scones. The bacon and dates were a perfect combination.
Jennifer Valenzuela
[email protected]These scones were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Bimal Dangaura
[email protected]Overall, I thought these scones were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might try a different recipe next time.
Shohan Ajmer
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit confusing. I think it could be improved with some more detailed instructions.
Qamar cabdiasis Qamar
[email protected]These scones were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more milk next time.
Babra Azhar
[email protected]I love the combination of bacon, dates, and cheese in these scones. They're the perfect savory snack.
Haylee Severins
[email protected]These scones were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I will definitely be making them again.
bongani t baloyi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it! The scones were amazing! The bacon and dates were a perfect combination, and the scones were so moist and flavorful.
Enjoy The life
[email protected]I made these scones for my family and they loved them! The scones were light and fluffy, and the bacon and dates added a nice sweet and savory flavor.
Ramzan Chohan
[email protected]These scones were a hit at my brunch party! The combination of bacon, dates, and cheese was unique and delicious. The scones were also very easy to make, which is always a plus.