Cheddar Scones with Ham and Honey-Mustard Butter Recipe

Name: Cheddar Scones with Ham and Honey-Mustard Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter; 6 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups); 1 cup whole milk; 2/3 cup heavy cream; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard; 3 tablespoons honey; 6 large soft-leafed lettuce leaves such as Bibb; 1/2 pound very thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)

Servings: persons

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter
6 ounces coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
3 tablespoons honey
6 large soft-leafed lettuce leaves such as Bibb
1/2 pound very thinly sliced cooked ham (preferably Black Forest)

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
and butter a large baking sheet.
3
Into a large bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4
Cut butter into small bits and with your fingertips or a pastry blender blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
With a fork stir in Cheddar.
6
Add milk and cream, stirring until just combined.
7
Transfer mixture to a floured surface and with floured hands knead until it forms a dough.
8
Roll out dough into a 12-inch round (about 1/2 inch thick).
9
Using a 2-inch fluted round cutter cut out scones and arrange about 1/2 inch apart on baking sheet.
10
Gather and gently reroll scraps.
11
Cut out more scones and arrange on baking sheet.
12
Bake scones in middle of oven until pale golden, about 12 minutes, and transfer to a rack to cool.
13
Scones may be made 1 day ahead and kept in an airtight container at cool room temperature.
14
In a small bowl stir together butter, mustard and honey.
15
Tear each lettuce leaf into 4 pieces.
16
Split scones and spread each split side with honey-mustard butter.
17
Make sandwiches with scones, lettuce, and folded slices of ham.

1351

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 stick (1/2 cup) cold unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Cheddar Scones with Ham and Honey-Mustard Butter falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar Scones with Ham and Honey-Mustard Butter

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