we saw some great savory scones on the great british bake off, so Gay…

…le found this recipe and i made them this morning

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+layout: post
+title: ham and cheese scones
+date: 2024-12-01 09:26:42 -0500
+last_modified_at: 2024-12-01T09:35:01 -0500
+category: sides
+tags: bread scones american
+status: confirmed
+---
+
+2 cups flour  
+1 tbsp. sugar  
+1 tbsp. baking powder  
+3/4 tsp. garlic powder  
+1/2 tsp. salt  
+1/4 tsp. black pepper  
+1/2 cup cold butter, thinly sliced  
+3 tbsp. fresh chives or scallion greens, thinly sliced  
+3.5 oz. cheddar, shredded
+* mix together dry ingredients
+* blend in butter with pastry blender
+* fold in chives/scallions and cheddar
+* chill while preparing remaining ingredients
+
+3 oz. ham, finely chopped  
+2/3 cup milk or buttermilk  
+1 egg yolk  
+* fold ham into dry mixture
+* whisk milk and yolk and pour into dry mixture
+* mix until a dough forms and divide into 12 lumps
+* arrange on a greased baking sheet
+* chill baking sheet for 15 minutes (or chill dough before dividing if you don't have
+  enough fridge space)
+
+1 egg white  
+1 tbsp. milk  
+* whisk together and brush scones
+* bake at 400°F for 20 minutes, until edges are golden brown and the tops are lightly
+  browned
+
+source: <https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/ham-cheese-scones/>