Ingredients
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3
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1
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1
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2
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1/2
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1 1/2
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4
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10
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3/4 - 1 1/2
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1
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2
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Directions
Apple-Smoked Bacon and Cheddar Scones, This recipe comes courtesy of Rebecca Rather–her new cookbook is entitled The Pastry Queen: Royally Good Recipes From The Texas Hill Country’s Rather Sweet Bakery And Cafe–I hope you enjoy it
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Steps
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1
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Preheat Oven to 400f. |
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2
Done
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Using a Mixer Fitted With a Paddle Attachment, Combine Flour, Baking Powder, Salt and Pepper in a Large Bowl on Low Speed. |
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3
Done
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With the Mixer Running, Gradually Add the Cubes of Butter Until the Mixture Is Crumbly and Studded With Flour-Butter Bits About the Size of Small Peas. |
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4
Done
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Add the Grated Cheese; Mix Just Until Blended. |
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5
Done
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~~(or, in a Large Bowl, Stir Together Flour, Baking Powder, Salt and Pepper. Gradually Cut Butter in With a Pastry Blender or Two Knives Until the Mixture Resembles Small Peas. Stir in Cheese). |
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6
Done
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Add the Green Onions, Bacon and 3/4 Cup Buttermilk to the Flour and Cheese Mixture. |
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7
Done
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Mix by Hand Just Until the Ingredients Are Incorporated. |
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8
Done
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If the Dough Is Too Dry to Hold Together,Use the Remaining Buttermilk,Adding One Tablespoon at a Time, Until Dough Is Pliable and Can Be Formed Into a Ball. |
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9
Done
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Stir as Lightly and as Little as Possible to Ensure a Light-Textured Scone. |
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10
Done
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Remove Dough from Bowl and Place on a Lightly Floured Flat Surface. |
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11
Done
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Pat the Dough Into a Ball. |
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12
Done
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Using a Well-Floured Rolling Pin, Flatten the Dough Into a Circle About 8 Inches Wide and 1/2 Inch Thick. |
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13
Done
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Cut the Dough Into 8 to 10 Wedges, Depending on the Size Scone You Prefer. |
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14
Done
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Whisk the Egg and Water in a Small Mixing Bowl. |
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15
Done
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Brush Each Wedge With the Egg Wash. |
