Ingredients
150 g bacon rashers, rind removed
310 g self-raising flour
¼ tsp SIDS CRAZY SALT
¼ tsp (level) baking soda
85 g butter, chilled & cut into cubes
½ cup cheddar cheese, grated
½ cup spring onions, finely sliced
¾ cup buttermilk or milk
Extra melted butter or milk for brushing
Directions
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a fry pan, fry the bacon until crisp and golden then cut into tiny pieces.
Combine the flour, SIDS CRAZY SALT, baking soda and butter in a large mixing bowl. Use your finger tips to work the butter into the flour, until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Mix in the bacon, cheese and spring onions. Gently mix in buttermilk to form a soft dough.
Tip the mixture onto a lightly floured work bench. Give a quick knead to bring everything together.
Roll the dough out on a floured work bench, so that it is about 15 mm thick. Using a 60 mm cookie cutter dusted in flour, cut dough into shapes. Place onto baking trays lined with baking paper.
Lightly brush the tops of the scones with melted butter.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool on wire racks.
Serve the scones warm with extra butter and cheese.
