Channel: Emeril Lagasse

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Description: Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones are the perfect solution of breakfast, brunch, or alongside your favorite soup or stew. Warm from the oven these are simply irresistible! BACON-CHEDDAR CHEESE SCONES MAKES 12 TO 16 4 slices bacon, chopped 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 tablespoon sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons salt ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, plus 2 tablespoons Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium skillet, cook bacon, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese, green onions, bacon, and pepper. Stir in 1 1/4 cups cream and work just until just combined, being careful not to overwork. Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface. Halve dough and pat each half into a 7-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 to 8 wedges and transfer to parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving 1/2-inch space between each wedge. Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons cream and sprinkle with a little sugar, if desired. Bake until golden, 22 to 23 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on baking sheet. Serve warm. COOK’S NOTE: Scones are best eaten the day they're baked. To work ahead, freeze unbaked scones in a single layer, then store in a zip-top bag, up to 2 months; brush frozen scones with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake at 375 degrees for 25 minutes. Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, copyright Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, LP., all rights reserved. For More Ways To Kick It Up A Notch Subscribe Here: youtube.com/user/emeril?sub_confirmation=1 Stay Connected With Emeril On: Instagram: instagram.com/emeril/?hl=en Facebook: facebook.com/Emeril Amazon: amazon.com/stores/EmerilLagasse/EmerilLagasse/page/C9077FD6-7285-4A34-AA59-FC3646A43590