Description
Savory ham & cheese scones are a deliciously flaky treat, perfect for breakfast or brunch. With layers of rich cheese and savory ham, they’re sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Cold unsalted butter
- Diced ham
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cream or milk
- Egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in diced ham and shredded cheese evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream (or milk) with the egg, then add to the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into wedges or use cookie cutters.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 237
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg