We made these scones for a bake sale, but they kind of scream brunch. They also last for a few days (because we don't skimp on the fat) so they make a great to-go snack.
Author: Stacy Basko
Recipe type: Snacks
Occasion: School & Bake Sale
Serves: 16
Ingredients
3 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
8 oz sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 2½ cups)
4 oz sliced ham, diced or chopped into ¼" pieces
2 cups cream plus more to brush on top
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
Using your fingers, work in diced ham and 2 cups of the shredded cheese. Make sure the slices of ham separate and get coated in the flour mixture.
Mix in 2 cups of cream, stirring just until blended. The dough will be a little sticky so scrape down the sides of the bowl and turn it out onto a generously floured surface.
Flatten dough into a rectangular shape about 1" thick and fold it in thirds, one side on top of the other, like you would fold a letter. This is called an envelope fold.
Turn folded dough 90 degrees, flatten to 1" thick rectangle and repeat the envelope fold.
Divide dough in half and form each half into a circle about 1" thick.
Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into eighths. These are the scones.
Bake 20-25 minutes on a greased baking sheet until they are slightly browned on top.
Recipe by Doorstep Dishes at https://www.doorstepdishes.com/ham-cheese-scones/