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.