Bacon Cornmeal Scones
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Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cup cornmeal
- 4 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2/3 cup vegetable shortening
- 8 bacon slices; cooked crumbled
- 1 1/3 cup buttermilk
Accompaniment
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Description
This is a great option for savoury scones.
Method
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees; grease a large baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt. With a pastry blender, or two knives, cut in the shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon. Add buttermilk and remaining bacon to dry ingredients and mix lightly with a fork until mixture clings together and forms a soft dough. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 or 6 times. Divide dough in half. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll one half of the dough into a 7-inch round; cut into 4 wedges. Repeat with remaining dough. Place scones one inch apart on prepared pan. Pierce tops with the tines of a fork. Brush tops with water and sprinkle with reserved bacon. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm
I love scones and I have never thought about adding bacon in them. It is such a nice idea! I am going to try this recipe soon! Thanks Anett!