Easy Ham And Cheese Scones Recipe Recipe

Name: Easy Ham And Cheese Scones Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups, spooned; 255g), plus more for dusting; 1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder; 2 teaspoons (8g) sugar; 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 2 ounces cold unsalted butter (4 tablespoons; 55g), cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 7 ounces diced, fully cooked ham (about 1 heaping cup; 200g); 1 ounce chopped scallion (shy 1/4 cup; 30g); 4 ounces coarsely shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyere (about 2/3 cup; 115g), divided (see note); 2 ounces milk (1/4 cup; 55g), any percentage will do; 6 ounces heavy cream (3/4 cup; 170g)

Servings: persons

9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups, spooned; 255g), plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder
2 teaspoons (8g) sugar
1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
2 ounces cold unsalted butter (4 tablespoons; 55g), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
7 ounces diced, fully cooked ham (about 1 heaping cup; 200g)
1 ounce chopped scallion (shy 1/4 cup; 30g)
4 ounces coarsely shredded cheese, such as cheddar or Gruyere (about 2/3 cup; 115g), divided (see note)
2 ounces milk (1/4 cup; 55g), any percentage will do
6 ounces heavy cream (3/4 cup; 170g)

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Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat oven to 400u00b0F (200u00b0C). Sift flour into a medium bowl, then whisk in baking powder, sugar, and salt. Add butter and toss to break up the pieces, then smash each one flat between your fingertips. Continue smashing and rubbing until butter disappears into a coarse meal.
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Add diced ham, scallion, and
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; the rest will be used to top the scones. Toss until well combined, then stir in milk and cream to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch round, no less than 1 inch thick. Cut into 6 wedges with a chef's knife, cover with remaining cheese, and arrange on a parchment-lined half sheet pan.
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Bake until puffed and golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool at least 5 minutes. Serve as a snack, with eggy brunch dishes, or alongside hearty soups and stews. Leftovers can be stored up to 24 hours in an airtight container, then briefly warmed in a 350u00b0F (180u00b0C) oven to serve.

697

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 ounces all-purpose flour (about 2 cups, spooned; 255g), plus more for dusting, 1 tablespoon (12g) baking powder, 2 teaspoons (8g) sugar, 1 teaspoon (4g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight, and more.

Yes, Easy Ham And Cheese Scones Recipe 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.

Easy Ham And Cheese Scones Recipe

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