Better-Than-a-Breakfast-Biscuit Scones

By khovater

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded
• 1 cup bacon, cooked to crispy and chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F.
Combine the dry ingredients and cut in the butter until a coarse, crumbly mixture is formed. Mix in the buttermilk, cheese, and bacon using a fork until everything is moistened and then turn the batter out onto a floured surface. Form into 2 6-inch wide disks. Apply an egg wash and sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cut each disk into 6 wedges. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.