Parmesan & Prosciutto Scones

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   Preheat oven to 400F and position racks to top third and centre of the oven.

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   Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking powder, salt and pepper into a medium bowl.

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   Rub butter into the flour until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.

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   Stir in prosciutto and cheese.

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   Add buttermilk and stir until the dough is moistened and begins to hold together.

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   Knead briefly in the bowl just to form a light dough.

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   (Light handling is the secret to great scones).

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   Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

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   Pat out into 1/2 inch thickness.

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    Using a 21/2 inch round or heart shape cookie cutter, cut out scones and place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.

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    Brush tops of scones with the extra buttermilk.

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    Bake until well risen and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.

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    Half way through baking, change positions of baking sheets from top to bottom.

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    Serve warm, with butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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