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Ham and Cheese Scones

These ham and cheese scones are so easy to make and are absolutely delicious. They have all of the best qualities of regular sweet scones but with the added bonus of cheese, garlic and ham.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 scones
Course: Baking, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 75 g cold butter grated
  • 450 g flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
  • 1 cup grated cheese
  • 150 g diced ham
  • 1 cup milk plus extra for brushing

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 170 degrees, fan bake and line a large baking tray with baking paper.
  2. Place your flour and butter into a large bowl. Use your fingertips to rub together the butter and flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the baking powder, sugar and salt and give the mixture a quick stir. Then add all of the remaining ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Turn the rough dough out onto a floured bench top and gently knead and press the dough until it has formed together.
  5. Roll out your dough into a large circle. It should be just less than 3 cm thick and around 30 cm in diameter.
  6. Transfer the rolled out dough onto your lined baking tray and cut the scones into 16 pieces. Keep the pieces together so that they do not harden too much when they bake.
  7. Brush the surface of the scones lightly with a little extra milk
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until the scones are golden and baked through.
  9. Serve warm with plenty of butter.

Notes

Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
Store individual scones in the freezer wrapped firmly in cling film for up to one month.
To defrost / reheat microwave your frozen scone for 90 seconds.