Ham & Cheese Scones
 
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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.
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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
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Turn folded dough 90 degrees, flatten to 1" thick rectangle and repeat the envelope fold.
  7. Divide dough in half and form each half into a circle about 1" thick.
  8. Brush tops with cream and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  9. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into eighths. These are the scones.
  10. 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/