Ham and Cheese Scones

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 tablespoons chilled butter , cut into small pieces
• ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• ¾ cup finely chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 2 large egg whites
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine flour, baking powder,sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Stir in cheese and ham.
5. Combine buttermilk and egg whites,stirring with a whisk.
6. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands.
8. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
9. Cut dough into 8 wedges, cutting into but not through dough.
10. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Reviews

[fitnessfanatic]

Love these! I made them with rosemary ham and aged cheddar and the flavour was perfect. I used a gluten-free flour (Bob's Red Mill all purpose) as per my household needs and they were very well received. Thank you.

[StacyMD187373]

Sorry, but these really lacked flavor. I've never made scones before. These turned out okay...they weren't bad, they just weren't good. DH didn't like them at all, though. Wish I would've followed my instincts and added some herbs for more flavor. I followed the recipe exactly except had to use milk/lemon juice in place of buttermilk.

[Lil'PG]

Loved it! Its been a long time since I made scones but this one was really good. I did not have buttermilk so I substituted with one part plain yogurt to two parts milk. I also used asiago cheese. I liked the little bit of heat. I froze mine to take to work for lunch or mid morning snack.