Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbs. granulated sugar
- 2 1⁄2 tsp. baking powder
- 1⁄4 tsp. salt
- 4 Tbs. cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 2 eggs
- 2⁄3 cup heavy cream {I used 2% milk}
- 1 Tbs sugar
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat an oven to 400°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
- In a bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, syrup, and cream.
- Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Add chopped ham and cheese and mix until combined
- Using a 3 Tbs cookie scoop {or a 1/3 cup measuring cup} scoop dough on to a parchment lined baking sheet or silpat.
- Bake until the scones are bit crusty and have a hint of golden brown on the top {about 12 minutes}.
- Serve immediately with butter.
Notes
Makes 12 biscuits.