The original ham sandwich reimagined with scones and scallions; this flavourful baked bread is great with black tea as an afternoon snack.
Ham and Cheese Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 6 tbsp butter cold
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheese grated
- 1/2 cup scallions
- 1 cup ham cooked
- 1 sprig rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat over to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut butter into 10 pieces and work the butter into the flour until it forms large, coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cheese, ham, rosemary and scallion.
- Add ¾ cup of cream and squeeze the dough together. Add a little bit of cream until the dry ingredients are moistened.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Pat the dough into about ½ inch thick and 6.5 inches in diameter. Cut into 8 wedges. Place the wedges 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Brush the wedges with the cream.
- Bake the scones for 22 minutes or until they are golden brown.