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Stilton and Bacon Scone with Buttermilk Dough

Name: Stilton and Bacon Scone with Buttermilk Dough
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/2 cup grated Stilton cheese; 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 egg; 1 tbsp chopped chives

A flaky and savory scone with crumbled Stilton cheese and crispy bacon, made with a buttermilk dough for added moisture and texture.

30 minutes8 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in Stilton, bacon, and chives.
In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and chives. Add to dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
Turn onto a floured surface. Knead 5 times. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut into 8 scones. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.

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