Ham And Cheese Scones

• 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 shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• 3/4 cup finely chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 large egg whites
• cooking spray

1. Preheat oven to 400u0b0F.
2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. Combine flour, baking powder,sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. Stir in cheese and ham.
5. Combine buttermilk and egg whites,stirring with a whisk.
6. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands.
8. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
9. Cut dough into 8 wedges, cutting into but not through dough.
10. Bake at 400u0b0F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, ground red pepper, chilled butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, ham, buttermilk, egg whites, cooking spray

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-and-cheese-scones-46158 (may not work)