Looking for something to serve as part of your next brunch? This savory scones recipe fits the bill nicely since it makes enough for 16 servings.
Scones are a Scottish quick bread similar to biscuits. Traditionally, they are triangular in shape, made with oats and cooked on a griddle.>
Savory Scones
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold butter
3 eggs, divided
1/2 cup half-and-half
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Center Cut Bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 Tbsp. water
Directions:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 31 minutes
Makes: 16 servings, 1 scone each
PREHEAT oven to 425°F.
Mix flour and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add 2 of the eggs and the cream; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese, bacon and chives. Shape into ball.
KNEAD dough on lightly floured surface 10 times. Roll out to 12×6-inch rectangle. Cut into 8 (3-inch) squares; cut each square diagonally in half. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Beat remaining egg and the water with wire whisk until well blended; brush over dough triangles.
BAKE 14 to 16 min. or until lightly browned. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 160
Total fat: 9 g
Saturated fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 65 mg
Sodium: 230 mg
Carbohydrate: 13 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Sugars: 1 g
Protein: 6 g
Vitamin A: 6 %DV
Vitamin C: 0 %DV
Calcium: 10 %DV
Iron: 6 %DV
Used with permission: Used with permission of Kraft Foods. Visit www.kraftfoods.com for more recipes.
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