Ham and Cheese Scones
These ham and cheese scones are high in protein, packing over 15 grams of protein per serving, making them a satisfying and hearty treat!
Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt full fat
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 stick 4 oz unsalted butter, very cold
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced ham
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the stick of butter in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Add in Greek yogurt and milk, whisk to combine.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix to combine with a rubber spatula.
- Now, remove the butter from the freezer and grate it into the dough, and knead it to spread it around.
- Finally, fold in cheddar cheese, ham, and green onion gently into the shaggy dough. Use a rubber spatula.
- Place your shaggy dough on a floured surface. Cover both sides of the dough with flour and form an 8-inch circle with your hands. Cut the dough into 8 triangles and carefully transfer them onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the scones turn light golden.
- Let them cool down for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 scone (5 oz) | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.8g | Protein: 15.8g | Fat: 20.9g | Saturated Fat: 12.1g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 255mg | Fiber: 1.3g | Sugar: 6.1g | Vitamin A: 720IU | Vitamin C: 2.4mg | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 2.3mg