Alice's Ham and Cheddar Scones

Here's another favorite.

Ingredients:  

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1&1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup diced Cheddar cheese (I use Dublin cheddar)
• 1/2 cup diced Gruyere chese
• 3/4 cup chopped sliced Black Forrest Ham (I used trader Joe's)
• 1/4 cup chives (or rosemary)
• 1&1/4 sticks butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk (or cream)

Preparation: 

• Preheat the oven to 425 F
• Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the cheeses, ham, and chives (or rosemary) to the mix. 
• Make a well in the center of the incredients and add the melted butter and milk. Mix together until combined.
• On a floured surface, force the mixture together with your hands until combined. (It will appear very dry, but will still stick together. Do not fret - it will still taste moist.)
• Once the dough is mostly combined, separate it into individual scones about 1&1/2 inches thick, and 3 inches wide. You should get about 12 scones.
• Bake the scones for about 1/2 minutes or until lightly browned.

On cheese substitutions: If substituting cheeses, stick to a hard cheese, as others will melt during cooking and may not stay within the scone. (They will still taste great, though!)

Adapted from: Alice's Tea Cup, by Haley Fox and Lauren Fox