Bacon Blueberry Scones Recipe

Ingredients for Bacon Blueberry Scones

• All Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• Baking Soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground Cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable Oil
• Fresh Blueberries
• Cooked Bacon
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk

How to Make Bacon Blueberry Scones

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and oil.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Fold in the crumbled bacon and blueberries.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 10 times.
8. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick.
9. Cut the circle into 8 wedges.
10. Carefully separate the wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
12. Brush the egg wash over the tops of the scones.
13. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
14. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving warm. Enjoy!