Ham, Cheddar and Chive Scones
Savory cheddar, ham and chives are folded into buttery batter and baked to golden brown perfection.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1-¼ cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Generous dash red pepper sauce
- ½ cup diced ham
- 2 Tbsp. minced chives
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter chilled
- 1 egg yolk whisked with 1 teaspoon water for glaze optional
- Sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly butter a 10-inch-diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the shredded cheese.
- Cut the butter into ½-inch cubes and distribute them over the flour mixture. With a pastry blender or two knives used scissors fashion, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, stir together the milk and 2 eggs. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the ham and chives.
- Spread the dough into an 8-inch-diameter circle inside the center of the 10” buttered area on the baking sheet. If desired, brush the egg mixture over the top of the dough. With a serrated knife, cut into 8 wedges. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean.
- Remove the baking sheet to a wire rack and cool for 5 minutes. Using a spatula, transfer the scones to the wire rack to cool. Recut into wedges, if necessary. Serve warm, or cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Let the scones reach room temperature before serving.