Ham and Cheese Scones

Barb Gertz's Note:

A good nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. Weight-watchers points per serving-4. The recipe comes from weight-watchers.

• Total Time: 38 mins
• Prep Time: 18 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 ½ cups flour
• ½ cup whole-grain wheat flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons margarine , chilled,cut into pieces
• ¾ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (can use regular cheese)
• 1⁄3; cup cooked ham , sliced,cubed,or shredded,finely chopped
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 2 large egg whites
• ¼ cup flour
• cooking spray

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Coat a metal baking sheet with cooking and set aside.
3. Combine first 2 Flours, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl.
4. Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in cheese and ham.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg whites with a fork.
6. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
7. Place dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 6 times.
8. Place dough on baking sheet and pat into 8-inch circle; cut dough into 8 wedges; Separate a little.
9. Bake until slightly browned; about 20 minutes.

Reviews

[TGirl,RN]

Fabulous !! My house smells wonderful, and the taste is even better!!! So simple to make, too!! I didn't have any whole wheat flour, so I just used regular (unbleached, all purpose) flour--the taste is still fabulous!! This will be a regular 'on the go' breakfast for me..couldn't be easier to make! thanks a million for posting!! TERESA

[Graymare47 # 252632]

I, too, used all white flour. Instead of the ham, I diced about 1/2 lb good smoked bacon and cooked it, before I added it to the dough. I used skim milk that I soured with vinegar, instead of buttermilk. My SO loved them!!! He always says everything I cook is "the best ever", so I took a couple in to work, while they were still warm. my co-workers echoed my SO's sentiments that they are "the best ever".

[Everything Sweet]

This was a great recipe for scones. I loved the texture. I did think the flavor was lacking so next time I will double the fixings and add in my own twist!