Ham and Cheddar Scones

Ham and Cheddar Scones

Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day – perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!I have always been on the sweeter side of breakfast – waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, donuts – you name it. But I’ll always make an exception for these savory scones.

It’s so easy to whip up too – it’s simpler than truffles, and also you don’t even need a mixer.The simplest element you really need is butter. And masses of it.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup diced ham*
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

MANUAL

1. Preheat oven to 425 levels F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
2. In a massive bowl, integrate flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. add cold butter, the use of your hands to paintings the butter into the dry elements till it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in buttermilk, cheese, ham and chives until a gentle dough forms.
4. running on a gently floured floor, knead the dough three-4 instances till it comes collectively. using a rolling tablet, roll the dough into an eight″ circle, approximately 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
5. area scones onto the prepared baking sheet. area into oven and bake for 18-20 mins, or till firm to touch and lightly browned.
6. Serve right away.

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