Cheddar Bacon Scones

Steps

• 1

  Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
• 2

  In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Add the butter and cut in using a pastry blender or two knives. You want the pieces to be about pea sized and dispersed throughout. Stir in the cheddar and bacon. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and then set aside.
• 3

  In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and half and half. Pour into the well in the center of the flour mixture. Fold the wet and dry ingredients together until just combined. The dough will be very crumbly.
• 4

  Turn the dough out onto a well-floured cutting board. Using floured hands, pat the dough into an 8-inch circle. Use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 8 wedges.
• 5

  Transfer the wedges to the parchment-lined baking sheet. An off-set spatula dipped in flour works great for this. Brush the tops of the scones with half and half and sprinkle lightly with a little additional kosher salt.
• 6

  Bake the scones for 25-30 minutes, turning the pan once for even browning. The scones are done when they are lightly browned. Let cool slightly before serving.