Absolutely! You can swap the mustard for lemon juice and add parsley, dill, or more chives for a fresh herb mayonnaise. Great with fish or veggie bakes too.

That usually happens if the butter isn’t cold enough or if the dough is overworked. Next time, try chilling the dough briefly before baking—it really helps the scones rise higher.

I’m so glad your family loved them! Yes, crispy bacon bits would work really well—just make sure they’re cooked and cooled first so they don’t release grease into the dough.