Rd's Bacon and Leek Potato Scones Recipe


Submitted by rockydog

Makes 12 servings


Preparation time less than 30 Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
3 oz bacon, finely chopped
1 leek, finely chopped
6 oz plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
50 g butter
120 g potato, mashed
50 g parmesan cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
2 tbsp milk
1 salt and pepper
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

  2. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan, add the bacon and leek and fry for 3-4 minutes until the bacon is crisp.

  3. Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl, add the butter and rub in until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

  4. Add all the remaining ingredients except the egg, and combine well until a soft dough is formed.

  5. Tip out onto a lightly floured surface and press or roll out to a thickness of 1½cm/½in. Using a 6cm/2½in fluted cutter stamp out 10 scones.

  6. Brush with a little milk, then bake for 10-15 minutes until golden and risen.

  7. Suitable for freezing.

Categories

Potatoes, Breakfast, Brunch

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 52.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
163
Calories from Fat
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.9g
14%
Saturated Fat
3.6g
18%
Trans Fat
0.0g
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
256mg
11%
Total Carbohydrates
14.6g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0.9g
4%
Sugars
0.5g
Protein
6.1g
Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 10% Iron 9%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • High in selenium
  •   Bad points
  • High in saturated fat
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