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Ham and Cheese Scones

Flaky Ham and Cheese Scones You’ll Love for Breakfast Brunch

Deliciously tender ham and cheese scones perfect for breakfast or brunch, combining convenience with comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scone Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adds spice.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with yogurt.
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Can swap with granulated.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (very cold) Keeps scones flaky.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients.
  • 1/2 cup Plain Full-Fat Yogurt Can be replaced with sour cream.
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Any dairy alternative works.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (shredded) Can substitute with gouda or gruyere.
  • 1 cup Ham (diced) Use leftover ham or turkey.
  • 1/4 cup Scallions (chopped) Green onions can be a substitute.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • pastry cutter
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar.
  3. Cut very cold butter into small cubes and blend with dry mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, yogurt, and milk until smooth, then combine with dry ingredients.
  5. Fold in cheddar cheese, diced ham, and scallions until evenly distributed.
  6. On a floured surface, shape dough into an 8-inch round, about 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Transfer scone wedges to baking sheet, bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Scones are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored or frozen for later enjoyment.

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