Gluten-Free Bacon Cheddar Scallion Scones

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These savory bacon cheddar scallion scones are ridiculously delicious and easy to make! They are a nice alternative to sweet scones and go perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or tea, whether for breakfast for an afternoon snack. One bite and you will be amazed that these are actually gluten-free!

Ingredients

For the dry ingredients, you will need:

Brown rice flour
Tapioca starch
Xanthan gum
Sugar
Baking powder
Garlic powder
Salt
Unsalted butter

A white plate with chunks of yellow butter and seven bowls containing dry ingredients for scone dough.

For the wet ingredients and filling, you will need:

Grated cheddar cheese
Cooked bacon
Scallions/green onions
Egg
Water

Bowls containing chopped green onions, crumbled cooked bacon, grated cheddar cheese, an egg, and a measuring cup with water.

How To Make the Scones

The Dough

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the brown rice flour, tapioca starch, xanthan gum, baking powder, garlic powder, sugar, and salt and whisk together to combine.

A round black bowl containing white flours and chunks of yellow butter.

Add the cold unsalted butter chunks to the dry ingredients.

Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingers, work quickly to "cut" the butter chunks into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

A hand holding a pastry cutter, cutting chunks of butter into dry flour ingredients in a black bowl.

A round black bowl containing bits of butter coated in white flours.

If the butter is warming up or is getting too soft, you can set the bowl in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before proceeding with the next step.

Add the grated cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, and chopped scallions to the flour-butter mixture and stir to coat.

Orange grated cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, and chopped green onions in a round black bowl.

Grated cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions coated with a flour mixture in a bowl.

Beat the egg and add it and the water to the bowl.

Yellow liquid in a bowl with dry ingredients in a bowl.

A yellow dough with green onions, crumbled bacon, and grated cheese in a bowl with a rubber spatula.

Using a spatula or wooden spoon, mix all the ingredients together until a cohesive dough forms and there is no loose flour in the bowl.

Shaping and Baking the Scones

Transfer the dough to a work surface coated lightly with tapioca starch. Lightly dust your hands with tapioca starch and press the dough together and shape into a disc.

Disc shaped dough cut into eight wedges on a wooden cutting board.

Eight wedges of bacon cheddar scallion dough on a paper lined baking sheet.

Cut the disc into eight wedges and transfer them to a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425F/220C oven for 12 minutes, until the scones are golden brown.

Baked bacon cheddar scallion scones on a white paper lined baking sheet.

How to Serve the Scones

While traditional scones are often served for breakfast or afternoon teas, these bacon cheddar scallion scones are worthy enough to assume the role usually taken by bread rolls or biscuits at the dinner table.

Close-up of a bacon cheddar scallion scone on baking paper.

Serve them with Dry Brined Roast Chicken, Finger-Licking Slow-Roasted Ribs. Alternatively, these scones will also partner perfectly with lighter dishes like Creamy Roasted Tomato Soup, Oh-So-Good Chicken Vegetable Soup, or Spring Balsamic Avocado Feta Salad.

Bacon cheddar scallion scone wedges on a metal baking rack.

And all that being said, they can be enjoyed just like their sweet counterparts and are delicious with a simple hot cuppa tea like my English Tea Latte. If you can't decide between coffee or tea, try a scone with my Coffee Milk Tea!

Commonly Asked Questions

Can I use something more flavorful instead of water?

You can substitute the water with an equal measurement of milk or coconut milk. Sour cream and Greek yogurt will also work!Can I

What if I am not gluten-free but still want to make these scones?

Substitute the equivalent total weight of the brown rice flour and tapioca starch with all-purpose flour, and exclude the xanthan gum.

Do I have to use cheddar cheese?

Any firm/hard cheese that can be grated works well. Parmesan or Pecorino Romano are also good options. I like using sharp cheddar because the flavor is stronger.

Can I make these dairy-free?

Because of the use of butter and cheese for this recipe, I do not think it would be easy to make dairy-free.

Can I use chives instead of scallions?

Yes! You can also omit them, if desired.

How do I reheat them?

Pop them in the toaster oven for a few minutes to crisp up the outside again. You can also microwave them for 10-20 seconds.

How do you store leftovers?

Keep them in a sealed container or zip top bag for no more than 2 days on the counter. You can also store them in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze them.

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Other Recipes You Might Like

Several wedges of scones on a white and black towel.

Looking for more scone recipes? I have a couple of sweet ones that might fit the bill! Be sure to try my Gluten-Free Buttery Tea Scones or Gluten-Free Cranberry Scones. These are definite great for pairing with a hot cup of tea or coffee.

If you are looking for more gluten-free savory baked goods, take a look at Gluten-Free Parmesan Breadsticks, Gluten-Free Cornbread with Honey Butter, or Cheesy Korean Mochi QQ Balls. These are all great for serving as sides to your main meal.

For sweet baked goods, be sure to check out recipes like my Super Moist Gluten-Free Banana Bread, Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Cookies, or Flourless Chocolate Swirl Blondies. This is just a small sampling of how you can be gluten-free and still enjoy a delicious dessert!

Close-up of a bacon cheddar scallion scone on a metal rack.

With the winning flavor combination of flavor favorites, you can't go wrong with these bacon cheddar scallion scones. I love having a savory scone as a nice change from the usual sweet ones, and they are just another example of how gluten-free baking can be easy and delicious.

~ Lisa.