Ham and Cheese Scones
Filled with tender ham and gooey cheese these Ham and Cheese Scones are a savory twist on a typically sweet treat. Ham and cheese scones are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon snack. The best recipe for homemade scones.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper or Silicon Baking Mat
- 2 large mixing bowls
- 1 box grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter frozen and grated
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs divided
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder,salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Add grated butter and mix together with your hands until flour mixture is crumbly taking care not to overwork the dough.
- In a separate bowl whisk together buttermilk,and 1 large egg, then stir in the diced ham and shredded cheddar cheese. Pour this into the other bowl with the flour mixture and stir together until everything is just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a baking sheet lined with a silicon baking mat or parchment paper and using floured hands (the dough will be sticky) shape the dough into an 8 inch circle. Using a bench scraper or knife coated in cooking spray or oil cut the dough into 8 wedges. In a small bown bowl beat together the remaining egg with 1 tbsp of water to create an egg wash and brush the tops of the scones .
- Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake the scones for 22-25 minutes or until the tops of the scones are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
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