Bacon, Cheddar and Green Onion Scones

     We have a little place in town here that makes wonderful scones.  I'm not one that likes a lot of things in my scones and I generally don't like a lot of fruit in them.  I'm a plain black tea and cream scone kinda girl, but every once in awhile I like some flavor.

     I went into the scone shop one day and they had these green onion, bacon and cheddar scones and I was like, give me six!  (there are only two of us here at home, but I was momentarily overcome.) They were so good!  But the scone place is clear across town and not open on Sunday and Monday.  Therefore on a rainy Sunday afternoon, I was forced to find a recipe.

      The one I liked best was on the King Arthur Flour website and since that is the flour I use, it was perfect! I simplified it and have it for you here.

 Bacon, Cheddar, Green Onion Scones

2 cups  Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
4 tbs cold  butter
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/3 cup  finely diced green onions
1 cup bacon, cooked, cooled, and crumbled
3/4 cup heavy cream (have a little extra incase you need it and for brushing on the scones)

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a baking sheet, or line it with parchment.
  Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar. 
• Cut the butter into the flour until the mixture is unevenly crumbly.
• Mix in the cheese, green onions, and bacon.
• Add cream, stirring to combine. Try squeezing the dough together; if it’s crumbly and won’t hang together, or if there are crumbs remaining in the bottom of the bowl, add more cream until the dough comes together. Transfer to a well-floured work surface.
• Pat the dough into a smooth 7" circle about ¾" thick.
• Cut the disk into 8 wedges
• Lay the wedges a baking pan. 
• Brush the scones with a bit of cream to brown crust.
• Bake the scones for 22 to 24 minutes, until they’re golden brown. 
• Remove them from the oven, and cool. 
• Serve warm, or at room temperature.
• Yield: 8 large scones

I serve these with potato cheese soup, or scrambled eggs and fruit, or with whipped or flavored butter for a savory with your daily cuppa.