Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Scones

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 3 c all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter; cut into pieces
• 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/2 c thinly sliced green onions
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c + 2 Tbsp, heavy cream.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a medium skillet, cook the bacon, stirring until crisp, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on a paper towel.
4. Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
5. Cut in the butter, cheese, onions, and pepper with a pastry blender or fork, and work just unnail it starts to form lumps and come together.
6. Add the bacon.
7. Add 1 cup of the cream and work just until it becomes sticky dough, being careful not to overwork.

bacon, allpurpose, baking powder, sugar, salt, butter, cheddar cheese, green onions, ground black pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=42427 (may not work)