Savory Ham and Cheese Scones
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Savory Ham and Cheese Scones
Description
This recipe combines all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar with cold butter worked into crumbs to create a flaky dough. The addition of shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, and diced ham provides savory, rich notes. Heavy cream is mixed in to bring the dough together and impart moisture without making it heavy.
The dough is shaped into a round disk and cut into wedges for even baking. Brushing with cream before baking helps achieve a golden, slightly glossy finish. Baking at a high temperature crisps the edges while keeping the center tender, producing scones that are flavorful and have a soft crumb with a crunchy exterior.
These scones can be served warm or at room temperature and are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a savory accompaniment to soups or salads. Their combination of cheese and ham makes them satisfying and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 2 tsp sugar
- 4 tbsp butter cut into pieces, cold unsalted
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 green onions both white and green parts, chopped
- 1/2 lb ham about 1 cup, diced small
- 1 cup heavy cream separated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat. Dice enough ham into uniform pieces to make 1 cup total. Set aside.
- Whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar together. Using your fingers or a pastry blender, work the butter into the flour until the mixture is crumbly.
- Mix in the cheese, green onions, and ham until evenly distributed.
- Add 3/4 cup of the cream, mixing with your fingers to combine. Press and squeeze the dough together, add some more cream until the dough comes together. Leave at least 2 tablespoons to brush on before baking. On a well-floured work surface pat the dough into a smooth 7" disk about 3/4" thick. Move the dough disk to the baking sheet. Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the disk into 8 wedges, spreading the wedges apart a bit on the baking sheet.
- Brush the scones with a bit of cream. Bake for 20-22 minutes, until they're golden brown. Remove them from the oven, and cool. Serve warm, or at room temperature with or without butter (optional).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 399 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 399kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 785IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 197mg | 20% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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