Bakery Treats, Part 2!

Here are some more delightful treats!!

Bacon Cheddar Chive Scones

2-¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking Powder
½ teaspoons salt
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 whole large egg
2 tablespoons sour cream
¼ cup heavy cream
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preparation:

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2.In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles small peas.

3.Add egg, sour cream, and heavy cream and blend just until combined. Be careful not to over mix the dough or you’ll end up with tough scones.

4.Gently fold in the cooked crumbled bacon, cheese and the chopped chives.

5.Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form into a 12” x 6” rectangle about ¾” thick. Cut into quarters the short way, and thirds the long way to create 12 squares that are 3” x 2.” Cut each square into two triangles. Place on prepared sheets.

6.Bake 12-15 minutes until edges are set. The tops should look dry, but not golden brown.


Cinnamon Roll Scones

For the Scones:
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup light brown sugar,packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon,divided
¼ cup butter, cold
⅓ cup whole milk

For the Icing:
½ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon whole milk

Preparation:


1.Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.Combine the flours, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugars, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a large bowl and stir well with a whisk. Add in the butter and continue to mix until the mixture begins to crumble. Pour the milk in. Stir the dough just until combined (a cohesive dough will form — it will be sticky!) Gently knead the mixture and transfer to the prepared baking sheet and form a large circle, about 8-9 inches in diameter and about 1 inch thick. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the dough. Cut into 8 wedges and bake for 15-18 minutes and remove from the oven when done.

To make frosting:
1.In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla and milk until well combined. Drizzle on top of warm scones.