Ham and cheese scones

Ingredients for 8 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 cup finely chopped 33%-less-sodium ham (about 3 ounces)
3/4 cup fat-free buttermilk
2 large egg whites
Cooking spray

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°.

2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl;

3. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. Stir in cheese and ham.

5. Combine buttermilk and egg whites, stirring with a whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

6. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands.

7. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut dough into 8 wedges, cutting into but not through dough.

8. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

9. Nutrition Facts: 217 calories, 7.2g fat (4.1 saturated), 10.4g protein, 27g carbs

main courses, breakfast April 17, 2011 16:03