Savory Cheese Scones

Name: Savory Cheese Scones
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (can use 1/2 whole wheat); 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons butter, melted; 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 10 ounces deli ham (optional); 1/4 cup chives, chopped; 1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup sour cream

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (can use 1/2 whole wheat)
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
10 ounces deli ham (optional)
1/4 cup chives, chopped
1/4 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter, and stir well. Stir in the cheddar, ham or bacon, chives, and chopped pepper.
3

In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and the heavy cream.
4

Add the creams to the dry ingredients and stir just until everything is moistened and the dough sticks together.
5

Turn the dough out on to a floured surface. Using your floured hands, form the dough into 2 rounds that are 1 inch thick and 6-7 inches in diameter. Cut each round into 8 wedges, then transfer all to the prepared baking sheet.
6

Freeze at least 10 minutes, if baking immediately. Or freeze until firm and place in a ziplock baggie until ready to serve.
7

When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place frozen scones evenly spaced about 2 inches apart, on a lightly greased baking sheet.
8

Sprinkle the scones with a small amount of shredded cheese if desired.
9

Bake for 20 minutes until golden and slightly firm, but not too brown.
10

Serve warm.