Sweet and Salty Bacon Scones with Maple Glaze Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
8 Scones
Ingredients
  • 1 ¾ cup all purpose flour, plus more for sprinkling
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter cold, grated
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon maple extract
  • 3 tablespoons bacon bits
  • Glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract
  • 1 tablespoon bacon bits
Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  3. Add the grated butter to the bowl and mix together until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate medium bowl whisk together the egg, milk ,and maple extract.
  5. Add the wet ingredients and the bacon bits into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix together until incorporated.
  6. Add the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Use floured hands to form a round circle, about ½" thick.
  7. Use a knife to cut the dough into 8 equal sized scones.
  8. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
  9. While the scones are baking, in a medium bowl whisk together the powdered sugar, heavy cream, maple syrup, and make extract until smooth.
  10. Once the scones are baked and cooled until you can handle them, dip the tops of the scones in the maple glaze until coated.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining bacon bits over the glazed scones. Serve warm or at room temperature.