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Ham and Cheese Scones
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Ham and Cheese Scones

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.
Course Breads
Keyword ham and cheese scones, savory scones
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 scones
Calories 439kcal
Author Marsha Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 2 cups 255g all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon 12g baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons 8g sugar
  • 4 tablespoons 55g salted butter, chilled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 heaping cup 200g diced cooked ham
  • 1/4 cup 30g chopped scallion
  • 4 oz. grated cheddar cheese 115g
  • 3/4 cup 180ml heavy cream, plus additional for brushing
  • 2 tablespoons 30 ml milk
  • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling optional

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).
  • Bake until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g