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You'll love this Ham and Cheese Scones recipe

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Canadian ham, diced (or any type of ham)
  • 1/2 large onion, diced
4.2/5 (59 Votes)

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Here is a lofty, light, well-balanced, perfectly textured, and utterly delicious scone

  • Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups King Arthur unbleached, all-purpose flour (9 ounces)
  • 0-6 tablespoons sugar (none for savory scones and 4-6 tablespoons for sweet scones)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, ONLY IF acidic liquids are used, such as buttermilk, yogurt, sour cream, or crème fraiche
  • 1/2-1 teaspoon fine sea salt (1/2 teaspoon for sweet scones and 1 teaspoon for savory scones)
  • Butter
  • 8 tablespoons very cold, unsalted butter, cut into 16 equal-size pieces
  • Liquid Ingredients (Keep everything cold until use, measure liquid and whisk in egg. Refrigerate until ready to use)
  • 1 large, very cold egg (or 1/4 cup additional liquid)
  • 3/4 cup very cold buttermilk, cream, or half of each (or thinned yogurt, sour cream or crème fraiche)
  • Additional Ingredients (choose one)
  • 2 ounces grated cheese, optional
  • 1/2-1 cup dried fruit, such as currants, raisins, cranberries, blueberries, or cherries, optional
  • 1/2-1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, raspberries, or blackberries, optional
4.2/5 (54 Votes)

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For the scones: Preheat oven to 425 degrees

  • Scone
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp canned pumpkin puree, chilled (don't chill in can)
  • 3 1/2 Tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp half and half
  • Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp half and half, then more as needed
  • Pumpkin Icing
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp half and half
4.5/5 (37 Votes)

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These are easy enough to make for a weekday breakfast

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups mixed diced rhubarb and strawberries
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Raw sugar for sprinkling, optional
4.1/5 (65 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup raisins, chopped
  • 3/4 cup whole milk, plus more for brushing
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Raw sugar, for sprinkling
4.6/5 (8 Votes)

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Perfect for any brunch or breakfast spread, these Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones are perfect to serve at your next gatheri...

  • 1 1/2 cups flour (substitute 1/2 whole wheat flour if you like)
  • 3/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3.9/5 (89 Votes)

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Citrus-y and not too sweet, they're perfect for breakfast or afternoon teas

  • Glaze:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (to brush over scones)
  • Sugar to sprinkle over scones
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons orange juice
4/5 (78 Votes)

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees

  • 2 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for the counter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons key lime zest, plus more for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons key lime juice, divided
  • 1 cup heavy cream (half and half will also work)
  • Icing – Mix 3 TBS milk and 2 TBS lime juice, with 1/2 cup to 1 cup powdered sugar
4.7/5 (21 Votes)

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Buttery, slightly sweet scones with chopped fresh strawberries and finished with a simple glaze

  • DOUGH:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 stick (4 T.) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening (can omit and increase butter to 6 T.)
  • 2/3 cup small-diced fresh strawberries (about 6 large)
  • 3/4 cup Half and Half
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons Half and Half
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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UNA RECETA FÁCIL Y RÁPIDA PARA PREPARAR ESTOS DELICIOSOS SCONES, PERFECTOS PARA ACOMPAÑAR A LA HORA DEL DESAYUNO...

  • INGREDIENTES:
  • 2 1/2 TAZAS DE HARINA
  • 1/2 TAZA DE FÉCULA
  • 4 CUCHARITAS DE POLVO DE HORNEAR
  • 1 CUCHARADITA DE SAL
  • 1/2 TAZA DE QUESO RALLADO
  • 2 CUCHARADAS DE AZÚCAR
  • 1 TAZA DE CREMA DE LECHE
  • 1/2 TAZA DE LECHE APROXIMADAMENTE
  • SI SE GUSTA PIMIENTA Y NUEZ MOSCADA
4.6/5 (21 Votes)

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In a small bowl, combine all dry ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tbsps flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar plus 1/8 tsp
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream ( I use lite)
  • 2 tbsps canola oil
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/3 cup blueberries
4.5/5 (23 Votes)

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PreparationPosition rack in top third of oven; preheat to 375°F

  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
  • 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup (or more) chilled half and half, divided
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4.8/5 (5 Votes)

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