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Ham and Scallion Scones with Lemon Herb Chevre

Anna Olson's ham and scallion scones served with an herb chevre
Yields
8

These savoury breakfast scones are delicious topped with fresh lemon goat cheese.

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ingredients

Ham and Scallion Scones

3
cup all-purpose flour
¼
cup sugar
1
tbsp baking powder
½
tsp salt
¾
cup unsalted butter, cold
1
cup buttermilk, plus extra for brushing
1
cup diced black forest ham, cut into 1/2" pieces
1
cup chopped scallions (green onions)

Lemon Herb Chevre

6
ounce fresh chevre (goat cheese)
1
tsp finely grated lemon zest
2
tbsp fresh lemon juice
2
tbsp sour cream or buttermilk
2
tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
1
tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
salt and pepper
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to blend. Cut in butter with a pastry cutter or two knives until a rough, crumbly texture (I favour this method over a mixer or food processor). Stir in buttermilk, ham and scallions and once half combined, turn dough onto a clean work surface. Using your hand, flatten and fold the dough a few times, incorporating the dry crumbs at the same time, until you can shape dough into a disc. Cut disc into 8 wedges and arrange on prepared baking tray. Brush tops with buttermilk and bake for about 18 minutes, until a rich, golden colour. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 3

Scones are best served the day they are baked, but baked scones, as well as the dough freeze well.

Step 4

Beat chevre, zest, lemon juice and sour cream or buttermilk until fluffy. Stir in herbs, season to taste and chill until ready to serve.

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