Description
Delightful cheese scones that are soft, fluffy, and filled with pockets of melted cheese and savory ham, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheese and ham until evenly distributed.
- Add milk gradually, stirring until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface.
- Roll out to 1 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- Place scones on a baking sheet, sprinkle with cheese, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Refrigerate cut scones for up to 24 hours before baking. You can also freeze the dough for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg