Buttermilk Bacon Jalapeño Scones

INGREDIENTS

2 cups

unbleached all purpose flour

2 tsp

baking powder

1/4 tsp

salt

1 stick

cold unsalted butter, cut into ½" cubes

3/4 cup

cold buttermilk (I used 2% low fat)

1/3 cup

cooked, crumbled bacon, about 2-3 slices depending on thickness

1/2

medium jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped, about ¼ cup

egg yolk, lightly beaten with 1 teaspoon of water (for egg wash)