Ham, Cheese, and Scallion Scones Recipe
Prep Time:
50 minutes
Cook Time:
24 minutes
Servings:
10 Scones
Ingredients
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ cup salted butter, cold, cubed
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 8 ounces maple ham steak, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallion
  • ⅔ cup + 2 tablespoons half-and-half, divided
  • 1 large egg
Directions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir to combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, and paprika. Add butter and work in with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until only pea-sized bits remain visible.
  3. Fold in the cheese, ham, and scallions.
  4. Whisk to combine ⅔ cup of half-and-half with the egg. Pour into dry mixture and toss lightly to combine. Pour the shaggy dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently press to form a 4x14-inch rectangle (it should be about 1 ½-inches thick). Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  5. While the dough is chilling, preheat the oven to 400 F.
  6. Cut dough into 5 equal sections. Then cut each section into 2 triangles. Space the triangles out across the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining half-and-half and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt, if using.
  7. Bake for 24-26 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly and serve warm.