Description
Delicious and savory ham & cheese scones perfect for breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface
- 1 Tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup (about 100g or 3.5 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, frozen
- 2/3 cup (160ml) cold buttermilk, plus 1 Tablespoon for brushing
- 1 large egg, separated
- 3/4 cup (about 110g or 3 oz) finely chopped ham
- optional for topping: flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the chives and shredded cheese.
- Grate the frozen butter using a box grater. Add it to the flour mixture and combine until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. Place in the refrigerator or freezer.
- Whisk 2/3 cup buttermilk and the egg yolk together. Pour over the flour mixture, add the ham, and mix until the dough clumps together.
- Pour dough onto a floured surface and work into a ball. If too sticky, add more flour; if too dry, add buttermilk. Press into an 8-inch disc and cut into 8 wedges or drop by 1/4 cup onto a lined baking sheet.
- Brush with a mixture of 1 Tablespoon buttermilk and the reserved egg white. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate scones for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange scones on the prepared sheet and bake for 22–25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Leftover scones can be kept at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Scones become softer by day 2.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg