These savory ham and cheese scones are full of cheesy, buttery goodness, studded with smoky ham, and sprinkled with sea salt. Making ham and cheese scones is absolutely THE BEST way to use leftover ham.
2cups255g all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1tablespoon12g baking powder
2teaspoons8g sugar
4tablespoons55g salted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1heaping cup200g diced cooked ham
1/4cup30g chopped scallion
4oz.grated cheddar cheese115g
3/4cup180ml heavy cream, plus additional for brushing
2tablespoons30 ml milk
Coarse sea salt for sprinklingoptional
Instructions
Place an oven rack in the lower middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter pieces and toss until well coated. Smash the butter pieces with your fingers, and continue smashing and rubbing until the butter-flour mixture resembles a coarse meal.
Add diced ham, scallion, and shredded cheese. Toss until well combined.
Stir in the cream and milk to form a stiff dough.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape with hands into a 7-inch round, at least 1 inch thick. Cut into 6 wedges with a large knife.
Arrange wedges on a baking sheet, lined with a silpat or parchment paper. Leave space between the wedges, because they will puff when baked.
Brush wedges with additional cream. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt (optional).