Ham and Cheese Scones

By sltaylor

You'll love this Ham and Cheese Scones recipe.

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 8 tablespoon butter, at room temperature
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup Canadian ham, diced (or any type of ham)
• 1/2 large onion, diced

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400º.

In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter with pastry cutter or the tines of a fork.

Add milk and mix just until incorporated. Fold in cheese, ham and onion. Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Knead gently for several minutes.

Press dough into a 1½” thick circle and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400º F for thirty minutes or until golden brown.