Recipe: Bacon, Cheddar and Chive Scones

BACON, CHEDDAR AND CHIVE SCONES

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine, chilled
3 eggs, divided use
1/2 cup light cream
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 slices center cut bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled
1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp water

Mix flour and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; set aside.

Beat 2 of the eggs and cream in medium bowl. Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened. Stir in cheese, bacon and chives.

Shape into ball. Knead dough 10 times on lightly floured surface. Roll out to (12x6-inch) rectangle. Cut into 8 (3-inch) squares; cut each square in half diagonally. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet.

Mix remaining egg and water in small bowl; brush over tops of scones.

Bake at 425 degrees F for 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Makes 16 scones
Source: Kraft