Savory Cheese, Chive and Ham Scones

These Savory Cheese, Chive, and Ham Scones are perfect for brunch or tea! Rich with cheese, fresh chives, and ham, they're buttery, tender, and delicious!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine English

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings scones

Calories 3014kcal

Author Samantha Pickthall

Ingredients

Scones

2 1/2 cups (315g / 11.11 oz.) all-purpose flour, scoop & leveled
1 Tbsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
113 g (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled
1 cup ham, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, cold
1/4 cup chopped chives
3/4 cup whole milk, cold

Topping

1 Tbsp whole milk of choice
1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 200ºC (400ºF). Prepare a baking tray by lining it with baking or parchment paper.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper until well mixed.
Incorporate Butter: Add chilled, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs.
Add Ham, Cheese, and Chives: Stir chopped ham, grated cheese, and chopped chives into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.
Add Milk: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the milk. Gently mix with a wooden spoon or spatula just until the dough comes together; avoid overworking the dough, it’s if there are some floured parts.
Shape and Cut Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a thick disc, about 3cm (1 inch) high and 15cm (7 inches) across. Dip a 6cm (2 inch) round cookie cutter into flour to prevent sticking, and cut out scones. Place them on the prepared tray, slightly touching each other.
Reuse Dough: Gather any excess dough, re-pat it to 3cm height, and continue cutting out more scones until all the dough is used.
Brush & Sprinkle: Brush each scone with the milk and sprinkle the extra grated cheese on each scone.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and lightly golden on top and the insides are set without any wet batter visible..
Cool: Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool or serve warm with a spread of butter or cream cheese. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: Keep cheese and ham scones in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. For best freshness, enjoy them soon after baking. To refresh, warm scones in an oven or microwave.

Freeze: After cooling completely, store the scones in a freezer-safe airtight container with layers separated by parchment paper, or in ziplock bags, labeled with the date. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Thaw: To thaw, place scones at room temperature on a plate until defrosted. Reheat in an oven or microwave until warm.

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