Cheddar Bacon Herb Scones

 

Cheddar Bacon Herb Scones

served with Set  to a Tea - The Earl's Finest Tea

 

 

Ingredients:

 

1 box Set to a Tea - Sweet Creme Gourmet Scone Mix

6 tablespoons melted butter

1  (6 oz.) carton sour cream

3 tablespoons milk

1/2 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3/4 cup real bacon bits or crumbled bacon

 

Topping:

 

4 tablespoons melted butter

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/2 teaspoon chives

 

Garnish:

 

2 tablespoons finely shredded sharp

 cheddar cheese for final garnish

 

Directions:

 

*  Preheat oven to 400 degrees

*  Pour Set to a Tea - Sweet Cream Scone Mix

into large bowl.

*  Add 1/2 cup finely shredded sharp

cheddar cheese and 3/4 cup bacon, and mix.

*  Melt butter in microwave in small bowl,

and add sour cream and milk.

*  Add butter mixture to dry ingredients.

*  Fold mixture until blended.

*  Use hand to form a ball and

move over to wax paper or cutting board.

*  Form dough into a round.

Cut into 8 equal pie shaped wedges.

*  Separate wedges into individual pieces

and place on cookie sheet.

*  Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15  minutes.

*  Remove from oven and brush with butter topping

and sprinkle with cheese while still warm.

 

Topping:

 

Melt butter in microwave and combine

with garlic and chives.

 

Garnish with cheddar cheese  and

serve with Set to a Tea - The Earl's Finest Tea.