Grain Free Ham & Cheese Scones

These scones have the PERFECT texture!! I can’t get enough of them. Best of all, you will not be able to tell that they are gluten or grain free.

They are great for brunch year round, but I highly recommend them in the Spring or for Easter or summer Bruch. If meat isn’t your thing the ham can be left out entirely and they are still delicious.

Dairy Free Butter & Cheese can also be used! If you are looking for an egg free be sure to check out the number of scone & biscuit recipes posted in the club. Most of them are egg free :)

For the very best results PLEASE use the gram measurements and do not make any substitutions. To make these scones dairy free you can use the palm shortening option and swap out the cheddar for dairy free cheese shreds of your choice. There are some halfway decent dairy free cheese options on the market nowadays.

If you are not familiar with making scones/biscuits they are made the same way. The process is simple & quick. You wont even need a mixer. The main key being not to ever over mix. You start with adding all of the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl (In this case I consider the eggs and ham dry ingredients) . Giving them a stir. Then cutting in your cold butter- straight out of the fridge or freezer. You can do this right in the bowl with the flour using two knifes or a pastry cutter tool. I prefer to just give it a quick chop on a cutting board using a knife. I cut the pieces into about the size of a pea. A little bigger than that is ok too. Don’t over work it- you do not want it to melt. Stir it in with the flour. Then you want to mix together the milk and lemon juice. Pour them into the bowl and using a spatula stir JUST until the dough comes together. Stop yourself abruptly as soon as this happens. Over mixing is the #1 cause of mediocre scones and biscuits. I then throw some parchment on the counter- dust it with flour and dump the dough onto it. Press it into a circular mound. Sprinkling a little more flour on top to prevent sticking then slice it into 6 pieces. Then bake!! It takes less than 15 minutes to get them into the oven!

Gluten & Grain Free Ham and Cheese Scones!

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Author: Brittany Angell

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Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 35 MinTotal time: 50 Min

These scones have a wonderful texture & are incredibly quick and easy to make! Feel free to sub in your favorite vegan cheese & butter if you would like to make them dairy free!

IngredientsUSMetric

• 2 cups (288g) blanched almond flour
• 1/2 cup (88g) potato starch or sweet potato starch, plus more for the pan and dough
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup/1 stick (112g) chilled salted butter or 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp (88g) room temperature palm shortening or vegan butter
• 3/4 tsp lemon juice
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Or vegan shredded cheese (violife brand recommended)
• 8 oz. fully cooked diced ham (optional)
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust it with potato starch.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, potato starch, garlic powder, black pepper, and baking soda until blended.
3. Cut the butter or shortening into the flour mixture until small, pea-sized clumps form. Once formed, add the cheese and ham to this mixture and stir to combine.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and eggs. Pour the wet ingredients into the flour-butter mixture and mix until well-combined.
5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Pat out the dough into a circle, about 6 inches in diameter and 2 inches thick. Pat the top and sides with potato starch.
6. Bake for 35 minutes, until firm to the touch and golden brown.
7. Allow to cool on the pan. When completely cool, slice into 6 wedges and serve. Store at room temperature in a sealed bag or container, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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