Savory Cheese and Ham Scones

Name: Savory Cheese and Ham Scones
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: all-purpose flour — 375 g; salt — 1/2 tsp; ground black pepper — 1/2 tsp; sugar — 1 tbsp; baking powder — 2 tsp; baking soda — 1/3 tsp; butter — 120 g; eggs — 1 pcs; sour cream — 120 g; semi-hard cheese — 200 g; ham — 200 g; scallions — 5 pcs

45 minutes

Easy

Today, I invite you to prepare a delightful and incredibly simple baked treat that's sure to capture both your hearts and your appetites: savory scones. These aren't your typical sweet scones; instead, they're packed with a straightforward yet incredibly satisfying filling of cheese, ham, and a touch of scallions.

These scones are truly delicious! They make a perfect accompaniment to soups, and in my family (myself included!), some of us simply can't resist eating them on their own. I highly recommend giving them a try, especially since they're remarkably easy to prepare. There's no yeast, no lengthy rising time, no complicated rolling, and absolutely no fuss involved.

Baking British cuisine

2 days ago

Ingredients for 12 pieces:

Dough

all-purpose flour
375 g
salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
sugar
1 tbsp
baking powder
2 tsp
baking soda
1/3 tsp
butter
120 g
eggs
1 pcs
sour cream
120 g

Mix-Ins

semi-hard cheese
200 g
ham
200 g
scallions
5 pcs

Recipe:

Ingredient Notes:

Cheese: Most semi-hard cheeses work wonderfully here, such as Gouda, Emmental, or Cheddar. You can also use low-moisture mozzarella, the kind typically used for pizza.
Ham: Any ham will do. Alternatively, you can use lean smoked pork belly.
Scallions: These add a subtle tang and a vibrant touch of color to the scones. Feel free to incorporate other fresh herbs to taste, like parsley or green basil.
Flour: Regular all-purpose flour with about 10% protein content is ideal for these scones; there’s no need for bread flour. If you enjoy the flavor of whole grain, you can substitute up to a quarter of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour. Just be aware that you’ll likely need to add a bit more liquid to achieve the correct dough consistency.
Butter: Use cold butter with a fat content of 72% or higher for the best results in this recipe.
Eggs: This recipe is designed for medium-sized eggs, which typically weigh around 50-55g (without the shell).
Sour Cream: The fat content of the sour cream isn’t crucial here. As an alternative, you can use plain Greek yogurt.
Sugar: In this savory pastry, sugar is included simply to balance the overall flavor. Use regular white sugar for this purpose.

Let’s start cooking!

Using a coarse grater, grate the cheese. Finely chop the ham and green onions. Mix them together.

Mix the flour with the remaining dry ingredients. Place the mixture in a food processor and add the diced butter. Process until coarse crumbs form.

Add the egg and sour cream and knead the dough.

Add three-quarters of the mix-ins to the dough. Mix well.

Form the dough into a ball and place it on a floured surface. Roll it out into a round layer that is 3-3.5 cm thick. Cut it into 12 pieces.

Place the remaining quarter of the ham and cheese on top and press down lightly.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (355°F). Place the scones on a baking sheet and put them in the oven. Bake until golden brown and done, about 25-30 minutes.

Serve warm or cooled completely.

Enjoy!

This Savory Cheese and Ham Scones recipe was checked, prepared and approved by Chef Tatyana Nazaruk - author of FlavorIt.com.
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