Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day – perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!
I have always been on the sweeter side of breakfast – waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, donuts – you name it. But I’ll always make an exception for these savory scones.
With chunks of crisp ham, cheddar cheese and chives, this is one breakfast item worth waking up for. And with that buttery, flaky, melt-in-your mouth goodness, it’s absolute perfection.
It’s so easy to whip up too – it’s easier than muffins, and you don’t even need a mixer. The only thing you really need is butter, and lots of it.
And then your morning is complete. That and maybe 3 cups of coffee.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup diced ham*
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk, cheese, ham and chives until a soft dough forms.
- Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pill, roll the dough into an 8″ circle, about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
- Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly browned.
- Serve warm.
*Diced pancetta or bacon crumbles can be substituted.
