Ham and Gruyère Scones
Ham and Gruyère Scones
These rich, savory scones are ideal for a weekend brunch or as an accompaniment to a light meal of soup or salad.
ANTES DE COMENZAR: Preheat the oven to Bake 375°F.
MANTENER PANTALLA ENCENDIDA
Rendimiento: 6 to 8 servings (approximately 16 scones)
Ingredientes
Scones
2 cups all-purpose flour⅔ cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
2¾ teaspoons baking powder
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, diced, very cold
5 ounces ham, diced small (about 1 cup)
2½ ounces shredded Gruyère cheese (about 1 cup)
¼ cup finely chopped chives
1 cup heavy cream
2 eggs
Egg Wash and Cheese Topping
1 egg1 tablespoon heavy cream
¾ ounce shredded Gruyère cheese (about ¼ cup)
Método de preparación
Scones:
- In a large bowl, combine flours, salt and baking powder and stir with a fork.
- Add the butter and, using a pastry cutter or hands, work into the dry ingredients until the butter is pea-sized and well-incorporated.
- Add the ham, cheese and chives, and stir with a fork.
- In a large measuring cup, mix cream with eggs.
- Add the cream mixture to the bowl and stir with a fork.
- Use your hands to pull the dough together and knead gently to form into a large disc.
- Chill the dough for 10 minutes.
- Use your hands to form the dough into small (2-inch) spheres, about 16 scones.
- Place half the scones on a baking sheet and press down on scones to flatten slightly.
- Bake the scones until risen and golden brown, 16-18 minutes. Repeat with remaining scones
Egg wash and cheese topping:
- In a small bowl, combine egg and heavy cream and stir with a fork.
- Brush the scones all over with egg wash.
- Sprinkle with cheese.