Ham & Cheese Scones

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1 1/2 tsp sugar

3/4 tsp salt

1/2 stick butter, melted

1 cup milk plus 2 tablespoons of milk, separated

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup ham, chopped fine

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp roasted garlic powder

1 tsp fresh parsley, minced

1 green onion, scallion, or chives sliced into fine rings (optional)

Non fat cooking spray

Cooking Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F

Into a large bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Then add the melted butter, milk cheese, pepper, garlic powder, parsley and green onions. Stir together just until a soft dough forms and then mix well with a fork for about 30 seconds. The dough will still be slightly

Prepare a cooking tray with non fat cooking spray, a silicon baking mat or parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out onto the prepared surface. With lightly oiled or greased fingers, pat the dough out into a circle about 9 inches in diameter. With a pizza wheel, slice the dough into 8 pieces. Place the dough on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart for even cooking. Brush the tops of the scones with the remaining 2 tbsp of milk.

Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the middle of the scone should come out clean. If they are still a little doughy, return them to the oven and bake a few minutes longer.

Source : Kitchen Dreaming