Here’s a delicious recipe for Hungarian Bacon Scones — savory, flaky, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack 🥓🥐
🥓 Hungarian Bacon Scones (Sós Scones with Bacon)
🛒 Ingredients (makes 8–10 scones)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup cooked bacon, chopped (about 6–8 slices)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional — Emmentaler, cheddar, or a Hungarian cheese like Trappista)
- ¾ cup milk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 egg
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut in butter
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix butter into flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add bacon and cheese
- Stir in chopped bacon and shredded cheese.
- Add wet ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk and egg.
- Pour into dry ingredients and gently mix until dough just comes together. Don’t overmix.
- Shape scones
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8–10 wedges (like a pizza) or use a biscuit cutter.
- Bake
- Place on baking sheet. Brush tops lightly with milk.
- Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve warm
- Perfect with butter, jam, or extra cheese.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra flavor: Add 1 tsp paprika or caraway seeds for a traditional Hungarian touch
- Cheese variations: Hungarian Trappista, Gouda, or aged cheddar work great
- Add herbs: Chives, parsley, or dill mix well with bacon
- Make-ahead: Dough can be refrigerated for a few hours before baking
If you want, I can also give you a mini bite-size version that’s perfect for parties or brunch buffets — easy to grab and very snackable.
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