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Ham and Cheese Scones
 
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Prep Time: 18 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 38 Minutes
Servings: 8
A good nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. Weight-watchers points per serving-4. The recipe comes from weight-watchers.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup whole-grain wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, chilled,cut into pieces
3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese (can use regular cheese)
1/3 cup cooked ham, sliced,cubed,or shredded,finely chopped
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup flour
cooking spray
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Coat a metal baking sheet with cooking and set aside.
3. Combine first 2 Flours, baking powder and sugar in a large bowl.
4. Cut in margarine with a pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in cheese and ham.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg whites with a fork.
6. Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
7. Place dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 6 times.
8. Place dough on baking sheet and pat into 8-inch circle; cut dough into 8 wedges; Separate a little.
9. Bake until slightly browned; about 20 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com