Ham and Cheese Scones

By BCVH

Nutrition: 217 calories (30% from fat); fat 7.2 g (sat. 4.1 g, mono 1.6 g, poly 0.4 g); protein 10.4 g; carb 27.1 g; fiber 0.9 g; chol 26 mg; iron 1.8 mg; sodium 519 mg; calc 235 mg

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup (3 oz.) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
• 3/4 cup finely chopped 33% less-sodium ham
• 3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
• 2 large egg whites
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cheese and ham. Combine buttermilk and egg whites, stirring with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands. Pat dough into an 8 inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut dough into 8 wedges, cutting into but not through dough. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.