Ham & Cheese Scones

By vealam

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

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from damndelicious.net

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in buttermilk, cheese, ham and chives until a soft dough forms.
Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pill, roll the dough into an 8" circle, about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly browned.
Serve immediately.

NOTES
*Diced pancetta or bacon crumbles can be substituted.