Bacon Blueberry Scones

We love scones here on Turnips 2 Tangerines. Bacon Blueberry Scones are among our favorites. The bacon and blueberry flavors blend great together. The salty, smokey flavor from the bacon lends delicious flavor to these scones. Bacon and blueberry are very compatible together and therefore putting these scones one step above the rest. I like to drizzle these warm scones with honey or serve them a yummy blueberry vanilla goat cheese.

More Blueberry

If your looking for more blueberry recipes, we have several you might want to try. White Chocolate Blueberry Fudge is made with dried blueberries. Dried blueberries are packed with super intense, blueberry flavor. We like to use dried blueberries in the winter months when fresh blueberries aren’t available. Fresh Blueberry Lemon Scones is one of our top recipes here on Turnips 2 Tangerines, give it a try!

Blueberries

Round and smooth-skinned, these blue-black berries are juicy and sweet. There are two main types of blueberries, sometimes confused with huckleberries. The high-bush variety can grow up to 15 feet in height; the hardy hardy low-bush blueberry plants are only about one foot high and thrive in Canada and the northern United States. Cultivated blueberries are the majority of those that reach the market.

The season can span from the end of May to early October. Choose blueberries that are firm, uniform in size and indigo blue with a silvery frost. Discard shriveled or moldy berries. Do not wash until ready to use and store, preferably in a single layer, in a moisture-proof container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Use blueberries in baked goods, jams, pies, pancakes, salads and best of all in my opinion, with a splash of cream.

 

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Bacon Blueberry Scone  

Bacon and Blueberry taste wonderful together!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
  • Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and oil; add to crumb mixture.
  • Stir in blueberries and bacon.
  • Turn out onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
  • Pat into an 8-inch circle. Cut into eight wedges.
  • Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl, beat egg and milk; brush over scones, sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 425º for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
  • Note: If using frozen blueberries, do not thaw before adding to batter.