Ham, Cheese, and Scallion Scones
These Ham, Cheese, and Scallion Scones are tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside, cheesy and so delicious. They are perfect for breakfast, appetizer, snack, or a side with a bowl of soup!
Servings: scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 gr) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 gr) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold buttermilk
- 3/4 cup (100 gr) diced cooked ham
- 1 cup (100 gr) grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (30 gr) finely chopped scallions
Toppings
- Grated cheddar cheese
- Finely chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425℉/220℃. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- In a large bowl, sift in all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Add granulated sugar and mix to combine.
- Add cold butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or bench scrapper or your fingers to cut the butter into fine crumbs.
- Make a well in the center of the mixture. Pour cold buttermilk. Use a spatula to combine the dough until roughly combined.
- Add ham, cheese, and scallions. Mix until combined.
- Scatter some flour onto the work surface and tip the dough out. Using two bench scrappers, press the dough to flatten and shape it into a rectangle. Cut the dough into 2 even pieces. Stack one part over the other. Press, cut, and stack the dough 2-3 more times. (*Watch video for detail)
- Press and flatten the dough to a rectangle with a 1.6-inch/4 cm thickness. Cut the dough into 6-8 pieces with a sharp knife.
- Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Sprinkle cheese and scallion on top.
- Bake the scones for 18-20 minutes until risen and lightly brown.
- Serve warm.
Notes
If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it by adding 1/2 tablespoon of distilled white vinegar or lemon juice to 1/2 cup of milk. Allow the milk to sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
Keep the dough as cold as possible. If the dough starts to get warm, keep it in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 92mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 642IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg
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