Description
These scones are a perfect blend of flaky texture and savory flavor, featuring sharp cheddar cheese and delicious ham, making them ideal for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for hands and work surface
- 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar
- 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 cup (about 100g or 3.5 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup (8 tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, frozen
- 2/3 cup (160ml) cold buttermilk, plus 1 tablespoon for brushing
- 1 large egg, separated
- 3/4 cup (about 110g or 3 oz) finely chopped ham
- Optional for topping: flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the chopped chives and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add butter: Grate the frozen butter and add it to the mixture, combining until achieving a crumbly texture.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg yolk.
- Combine mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients, folding in the finely chopped ham until the dough clumps together.
- Shape dough: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and bring it into a ball, pressing it into an 8-inch disc.
- Cut scones: Cut the disc into 8 wedges or use drop scone method for smaller portions.
- Prepare for baking: Brush tops with a mixture of reserved egg white and buttermilk, and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Chill dough: Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Bake scones: Bake at 400°F (204°C) for 22-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool on baking sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use cold ingredients and avoid overworking the dough. These scones can be served warm with butter or jam.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg