Hungarian Bacon Scones

Here’s a delicious recipe for Hungarian Bacon Scones—savory, buttery, with smoky bacon and a hint of cheese, perfect for breakfast or snacks 🥓🧀

Ingredients (makes ~8 scones)

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup grated cheese (e.g., Emmentaler, Gruyère, or cheddar)
4–6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
¾ cup milk (plus extra for brushing)
Optional: 1 tsp smoked paprika for extra flavor

Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and optional paprika.

3️⃣ Cut in Butter

Add cold butter cubes.
Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to rub butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4️⃣ Add Cheese & Bacon

Stir in grated cheese and chopped bacon.

5️⃣ Form Dough

Gradually add milk, stirring until dough comes together.
Turn out onto a lightly floured surface.
Pat into a rectangle or circle about 1-inch thick.

6️⃣ Cut Scones

Cut into squares, triangles, or circles.
Place on baking sheet, leaving small gaps.
Brush tops lightly with milk.

7️⃣ Bake

Bake 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
Cool slightly before serving.

Tips

Use cold butter for flaky texture.
Scones are best fresh, but can be reheated in oven.
Add herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme for extra aroma.
For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne.

If you want, I can also give a Hungarian-style version with sour cream in the dough, which makes the scones extra soft and rich—closer to traditional pogácsa.