Ham and Cheese Scones
These ham and cheese scones are tender, buttery, and packed with sharp cheddar, savory ham, and a sprinkle of fresh chives that bake up tall with lightly crisp edges and soft, fluffy centers.
Servings: 8
Calories: 345kcal
Equipment
- Box grater
- Mixing bowls
- Large sheet pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter grated & very cold
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp aged cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups chopped ham
- ¼ cup minced fresh chives optional
- ¾ cup whole milk cold
Instructions
- Note: Grate the ½ cup butter first, then place the grated butter in the freezer while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.½ cup unsalted butter
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then toss with the butter shreds to coat them completely.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Mix in the cheese, ham, and chives (if using) to coat in flour, then drizzle the milk all over. Use a wooden spoon to bring the mixture together into a shaggy dough, then finish bringing it together with your hands until combined.1 ½ cups shredded sharp aged cheddar cheese, 1 ½ cups chopped ham, ¼ cup minced fresh chives, ¾ cup whole milk
- Note: if the mixture is still very dry and crumbly, drizzle in a bit more milk until it's mostly moistened (but not wet) and sticks together.
- Transfer the dough to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, sprinkle with flour, and pat it into an 8” circle, at least 1” thick.
- Cut into 6 or 8 wedges, and pull them apart from each other slightly - at least 1” (use a bench scraper or spatula to do this).
- Pop the pan in the fridge or freezer while the oven preheats to 400℉.
- Once preheated, brush the top of the scones with milk and sprinkle with a bit of extra cheese (if you have some).
- Bake for 20-24 minutes until golden. Cool for a few minutes, then serve.
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Notes
It’s easiest to grate the butter while it’s frozen! Grate, then toss it back in the freezer before adding it to the recipe to ensure it’s super cold.
I like to use thinly sliced deli ham so it disperses well, but you can use any variety, shape, or size of ham you have or enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 739mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 668IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 278mg | Iron: 2mg
