Simple and quick to prepare, these Honey Bacon Cheddar Scones are full of delicious flavors. This savory scones recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or kids’ lunchboxes. They are also eggless!
Oriana’s Thoughts On The Recipe
These Honey Bacon Cheddar Scones are Ah-Mazing!! The scones are tender and fluffy, but still incredibly hearty. Of course, the bacon-cheddar combo is always a good one. The honey also adds a special touch, making these scones even more irresistible.
I thought I’d add some green onions or chives, but then I imagined my kids saying: what is the green thing? So I left it out. But If you and your family love the “green thing,” then, by all means, go for it!
They are perfect for sharing with family and friends on a lazy weekend day.
Ingredients You’ll Need, Substitutions & Notes
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and instructions (scroll down).
You’ll need:
- Bacon: I added about five strips of bacon, but you can add more if you like.
- Flour: Standard all-purpose flour works best here; skip the cake flour, bread flour, and wheat flour. Make sure to measure accurately. A kitchen scale is the best way to measure your ingredients, in my opinion.
- Baking powder: Make sure it’s not expired or too old. To avoid a chemical aftertaste, use baking powder that is labeled aluminum-free. I usually use the Clabber Girl brand, and though the ingredients state aluminum, I’ve never noticed an aluminum aftertaste.
- Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
- Black pepper: For extra flavor!
- Butter: I prefer to use unsalted butter, but if you only have salted butter handy, you can use it. In this case, skip the salt called in the recipe.
- Heavy cream: Make sure it has at least 35% of fat content.
- Honey
- Cheddar Cheese: I used sharp cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite cheddar cheese. You can also use Colby or Monterrey Jack cheese.
Food Allergy Swaps
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives. Butter: Use vegan butter instead of dairy butter. Many brands are available in stores. I usually use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks or Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter. Heavy Cream: You can use a non-dairy cream, such as Silk , Country Crock Plant Cream, or Califia Farms. Cheddar Cheese: Use your favorite dairy-free cheddar-style cheese. I like Non-Dairy Cheddar Shreds from Whole Foods Market, and Daiya, Dairy Free Cheddar Style Vegan Cheese Shreds.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend. Look for a gluten-free flour blend specifically formulated for baking, as it will have the right combination of flours and starches to mimic the texture of wheat flour. My favorite is Better Batter Original Blend. I also like Doves Farm Freee Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, but this blend does not contain xanthan gum, so you need to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup (140 g) of gluten free flour blend.
How to Make Eggless Honey Bacon Cheddar Scones Step-by-Step
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Crisp The Bacon
In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the Butter
Add the cold diced butter and rub it into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix The Heavy Cream and Honey
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Cream
Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the cream mixture into the well and stir with a fork until the dough comes together. Toss in crisp bacon and cheese.
- Form into a Disk and Refrigerate
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough into a circle about 3/4 of an inch thick, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat The Oven
Preheat oven to 350º F (180º C).
- Cut the Scones
Cut the circle into eight wedges with a sharp knife. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper with a spatula, leaving 1/2-inch space between each wedge. Brush the tops of the wedges lightly with the remaining heavy cream.
- Bake
Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
Butter. For best results, toss your butter in the freezer for 15 minutes to an hour before you begin making this recipe. When you cut the frozen butter into the dry ingredients, you will create crumbs. These crumbs are essential to have scones with a flaky center while keeping the edges crumbly and crisp.
Don’t overwork scone dough. It’s important not to overwork the dough and never roll it too thin. Doing so will make the scone lose the flaky, moist, and delicious crumbly texture.
Refrigerate before baking. Keeping scone dough as cold as possible prevents over-spreading, so don’t skip this step, please.
Do not Overbake them. Overbaked scones will be dry and hard, so pay attention to them while they’re in the oven.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store
Leftover scones keep well at room temperature for 3 days or in the refrigerator for 5 days.
Freeze
Yes, you can! Just follow these simple steps:
- Freeze scone dough wedges or rounds on a plate or baking sheet for 1 hour or until relatively frozen,
- Place them in a single layer in a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to a month.
Ready to eat them? Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time in the recipe below. Or thaw overnight, then bake as directed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, I used sharp cheddar, but feel free to use your favorite cheddar cheese. You can also use Colby or Monterrey Jack cheese.
Absolutely!
Probably, you overworked the dough too much or overbaked them.
I like to brush the scones with cream before baking for an extra golden crust.
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Recipe Card
Honey Bacon Cheddar Scones
Ingredients
- 4 – 5 bacon strips, chopped
- 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 10 tablespoons (140 g) unsalted butter, cold and diced
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup (113 g) cheddar cheese, very coarsely grated
Important
Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, stirring, until crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain well on paper towels. Set aside.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the cold diced butter and using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix the heavy cream and honey in a bowl.
- Create a small well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour the cream mixture into the well, and stir with a fork until the dough comes together. Toss in crisp bacon and cheese.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Fold the dough in half over itself and gently flatten. Rotate the dough 90 degrees, fold it over itself, and flatten it again. Repeat this step 2 more times, taking care not to overwork the dough. Then, form it into an 8-inch disk about 1” (2.5cm) thick, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, cut the disk into 8 wedges with a sharp knife.
- Transfer to a parchment-lined cookie sheet, leaving a 1/2-inch space between each wedge, and pop your tray into your fridge for 15 minutes while you heat the oven.
- Preheat oven to 375º F (190º C).
- Bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on the baking sheet.
- Serve warm.
- Freeze scone dough wedges or rounds on a plate or baking sheet for 1 hour or until relatively frozen,
- Place them in a single layer in a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to a month.
- Dairy-Free: To make this recipe dairy-free, you can easily swap out the dairy ingredients for non-dairy alternatives. Butter: Use vegan butter instead of dairy butter. Many brands are available in stores. I usually use Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks or Miyoko’s Creamery Organic Vegan Butter. Heavy Cream: You can use a non-dairy cream, such as Silk , Country Crock Plant Cream, or Califia Farms. Cheddar Cheese: Use your favorite dairy-free cheddar-style cheese. I like Non-Dairy Cheddar Shreds from Whole Foods Market, and Daiya, Dairy Free Cheddar Style Vegan Cheese Shreds.
- Gluten-Free: Use a gluten-free, all-purpose flour blend. Look for a gluten-free flour blend specifically formulated for baking, as it will have the right combination of flours and starches to mimic the texture of wheat flour. My favorite is Better Batter Original Blend. I also like Doves Farm Freee Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour, but this blend does not contain xanthan gum, so you need to add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum per cup (140 g) of gluten-free flour blend.
- Butter. For best results, toss your butter in the freezer for 15 minutes to an hour before you begin making this recipe. When you cut the frozen butter into the dry ingredients, you will create crumbs. These crumbs are essential to have scones with a flaky center while keeping the edges crumbly and crisp.
- Don’t overwork scone dough. It’s important not to overwork the dough and never roll it too thin. Doing so will make the scone lose the flaky, moist, and delicious crumbly texture.
- Refrigerate before baking. Keeping scone dough as cold as possible prevents over-spreading, so don’t skip this step.
- Do Not Overbake. Overbaked scones will be dry and hard, so pay attention to them while they’re in the oven.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with the National Honey Board; all opinions expressed are my own, as always. Thank you, though, for supporting them and the other brands that helped make this site possible.
This recipe was originally published in July 2016. The recipe remains the same, but more notes, tips, photos, and information were added to the post in January 2025 to make it as helpful as possible!
Oh my goodness! If you are looking for something savory these scones are amazing! Absolutely delicious! They are light and fluffy,savory, packed with so much flavor and I am in love with this recipe! I will use again and again and again!
Hello Kathleen! Wow, thank you so much! I’m so happy you loved the scones! Your kind words made my day 😊 I’m thrilled to hear you’ll be making them again and again. Enjoy every bite!
Just wondering if what can i replace the cream?
Hello Elaine! You could use buttermilk. Hope that helps! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi I was wondering if I could leave out the honey or would that mess up the recipe ? Thank you!
Hello Jasmine! You can omit the honey if you want. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)