A savory scone is a great change from the traditional sweet scone. This Ham and Cheese Dill Scones will be a great addition to your scone recipes. It offers a great platform for many toppings but is superb warm and by itself with a little butter. The star in these scones is dill. With a long history dating back to 3000 B.C., dill has played a role in many cultures from Rome to Greece. In modern times, for many culinary delights. If you haven’t tried savory scones, this is an easy one with a ton of flavor. Let’s go through the steps.
Ingredients
- All purpose flour
- Sugar
- Baking Soda
- Baking Powder
- Kosher Salt
- Buttermilk
- Eggs
- Unsalted Butter
- Diced Ham
- Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onion
- Fresh Dill
Prepping Ahead
As with other scones that you add things to, I have these prepared and ready to add. I want the dough to come together quickly, keeping the butter chilled as much as possible. So prepping ahead is key.
Shred the cheese and chop the ham and set aside. Use a smokey ham to an added depth of flavor. Chop your dill and green onion as well. Have ready to add to the dough.
In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk and 1 egg. Set aside.
Putting the Dough Together
In the bowl of your food processor, put the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Pulse to combine.
Cube the butter and add to the food processor. Pulse until combined into small pea-sized pieces. Add the liquid ingredients of buttermilk and egg – pulse until lightly combined. Then add all the goodies of ham, cheese, onions and dill. Pulse until combined.
Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and lightly knead just enough to bring the dough together. Form into an 8 inch round.
Cut the scones into 8 large scones or 12 smaller ones. I like these to be hearty and go for the large size. Place the scones on a prepared baking sheet that you have lined with a silicon mat or parchment paper.
Take the second egg and create an egg wash. Add 1 tablespoon of water and beat into the egg. Brush the top of the scones.
Baking, Storing and Serving
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Bake the scones for 15 – 20 minutes or until a beautiful golden brown.
These scones can be frozen baked and then reheated at 350 degrees. These can also be frozen unbaked and then baked as you would if freshly made.
But these Ham and Cheese Dill Scones are best served fresh and warm from the oven. Paired with some butter, these scones are great with breakfast. Have a big basket ready for brunch and your guests will be satisfied and ready for more.
Ham and Cheese Dill Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs 1 egg will be used for egg wash
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter, chilled
- ¾ – 1 cup diced ham
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped green onion
- 1 – 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped Depending on how much dill flavor you want.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°. Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper or silicon baking sheet.
- Place flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in food processor. Pulse to combine.
- In separate bowl, mix buttermilk and 1 egg. Set aside.
- Cut the chilled butter into cubes and place in the food processor. Pulse until butter is combined as small pea size pieces.
- Add buttermilk and egg mixture. Pulse until begins to form dough ball.
- Add chopped ham, shredded cheese, and chopped dill. Pulse to combine but do not over mix.
- Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface. Knead 1-2 times to further combine and shape into an 8 inch round. Cut into triangles. This recipe will yield 8 large scones or 12 smaller scones.
- Take second egg, beat slightly and use as an egg wash on the scones.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from over when golden brown.
- Cool on rack. °
50 Comments
Barbara
Amazing! I’m ready to bake some right now. Probably would not stop at just one!
Right out of the oven…………..wow!
Beth
Hi Barbara – So glad that you enjoyed the post and thanks for your comment. Yes right out of the oven – these are amazing. Warm with butter the best. Thanks.
Holly
Beth, this is a great recipe, you should do a scone cookbook with all you amazing recipes!
Beth
Hi Holly – Thanks so much for your suggestion and coming from you, I take that as a real compliment. So glad that you enjoyed the post.
Kristin
What a fun lunch this would make to wow all your friends! I have never thought about making anything so fancy at home, but it looks very doable.
Beth
Hi Kristin – Yes, there are so many things you could do with this kind of a scone. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment.
Amy
You always have some great looking recipes on your site. These along with so many others! I always look forward to what you’re going to share next!
Beth
Hi Amy – Well you made my day with your comment. If you look forward to these posts, then I am delighted. Its done exactly what I wanted it to do – for you to enjoy, maybe learn some things, and then just have fun with tea and related things. Again, thank you.
Bonnie
I love dill. These scones look delicious!
Beth
Hi Bonnie – So glad that you enjoyed the post. These are a great basic scone with some other deliciousness thrown into the mix. Thanks for your comment.
Debbie
These sound delish as do all of your recipes!!
Beth
Hi Debbie – Thanks for much for your comment and glad that you enjoyed the post.
Sabrina DeWalt
This recipe sounds tasty. I love that you included the freezing information. With it being just two of us, I freeze a lot. Love the recipes but don’t always want to eat an entire recipe at once…especially the sweet ones.
Beth
Hi Sabrina – Yes, I like to freeze but I also like to eat, which is why I end up gifting most of what I bake to friends and family. But I do love my freezer. Or if I am having a tea, I make ahead and freeze. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment.
Sabrina
Yummy, I can’t wait to try this recipe. It looks easy enough for this baking novice. Thanks for sharing.
Beth
Hi Sabrina – This is a very basic recipe with some extras added in. So give this one a try. Scones are pretty forgiving – you just have to make and few to get the feel of it. But generally pretty easy to make. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment.
Chelsea
These remind me of a cheddar biscuit I made before going plant-based. I love dill and wonder if I can recreate this with plant-based sausage and cheese and an egg replacer. The idea of a savory scone is new to me, but I imagine it would be tasty with a black or earl Gray tea.
Beth
Hi Chelsea – Thanks so much for your comments back. I have a few readers looking to transition these recipes to plant based. So I would suggest looking at the butter – the plant based butter products might work, I have not baked with the egg replacer – they might work. And the cheese and sausage – would have no hesitations about that. There are some fantastic savory scones out there – delicious for breakfast or actually anytime. Let me know how they turn out! Glad that you enjoyed the post.
Suz
Sounds wonderful (as usual!).
Your photos are fabulous!
Beth
Hi Suz – Thanks so much for your comment. And appreciate the feedback on the photos as well. Novice here but trying. These are a great alternative to sweet scones. Delicious for sure. Glad you enjoyed the post.
Lisa Manderino
This is a great option for something a little more filling!
Beth
Hi Lisa – Yes these are a bit heartier. Do great with breakfast types of things. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment.
Erica Pittenger
YUM!!! These look incredible! Definetly pinned for guest breakfasts and holiday mornings. They look delicious!
Beth
Hi Erica – So glad that you enjoyed the recipe. You might try a smoked ham – I thought of that after the post and it just sounded like a great breakfast addition. Thanks for your comment and let me know how they turn out!
Alyssa
These look scrumptious!! My mouth is watering, I’ll have to give them a try. Thank you for sharing!
Beth
Hi Alyssa – So glad that you enjoyed the post and hope you do have a chance to try them. Let me know hot they turn out. Thanks for your comment.
Tricia Snow
These look amazing! I don’t eat pork but maybe turkey ham would work? I LOVE DILL!
Beth
Hi Tricia – So glad you enjoyed the post. The dill is subtle but feel free to add a bit more if you like a stronger taste. I enjoy dill as well. I think that turkey ham would be amazing and a great option to try. Thanks for your comments and some future suggestions!
Danielle Ardizzone
They sound really savory!
Beth
Hi Danielle – Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment.
Suzan
i don’t think i’ve ever had a savory scone before! these look wonderful & i have access to fresh dill still in the garden 🙂
Beth
Hi Suzan – Well savory scones are amazing. So glad you enjoyed the post and hope you are able to try them. Let me know what you think. Thanks for your comment.
Barbara
This sounds wonderful! I love your interesting, unique recipes! So good!
Beth
Hi Barbara – Thanks so much for your comment. Glad that you enjoyed the recipe.
Alexis Farmer
I love savory over sweet any day! These scones look awesome.
Beth
Hi Alexis – I love a good savory scone as well (but also can do the sweet). Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment!
Akiko
I love these savory breakfast ideas – I’d even prefer savory oatmeal over sweet ones! These sound like the perfect blend of great ingredients. Yum! Thanks for the recipe!
Beth
Hi Akiko – Thanks so much for your comment. I just love breakfast ideas – ha. These scones though are perfect for a savory breakfast for sure. Hope you have a chance to try – and add your own twist to the recipe. Glad that you enjoyed the post.
Jane
You can definitely bake Beth. I love scones esp for breakfast. Since I don’t eat meat and cheese, I wonder if you can swap it with fruits.
Beth
Hi Jane – So glad that you enjoyed the post and certainly appreciate your comment. You absolutely (yes yes yes) can swap out the meat and cheese for fruits. If you go to my blog – you will see several varieties of scones using fresh fruits and dried fruits. Currant Scones, Fresh Strawberry Scones, Mango. I have used all sorts of fruits in scones. Once you get the basic recipe, you can experiment with what you like! Let me know if you find this and the recipes helpful. Thanks.
Kendra
Yum! I love everything about this! We’ve had a great crop of dill this year too! Mmmm!
Beth
Hi Kendra – Well you are in luck and if you like dill, that fits perfectly. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thank you for your comment!
Cindy Moore
As always, these scones look amazing! I love dill so much. Have you ever done a dill scone without the ham and cheese?
Beth
Hi Cindy – I have not done this scone without the ham and cheese but I think you certainly could. Especially if you like dill, this would be very easy – just eliminate these two ingredients. I certainly will be game to give it a try. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thanks for your comment.
Cindy Mailhot
I will admit that I have never had a savory scone…mine have always been more of the sweet and fruity versions. They look fantastic.
Beth
Hi Cindy – I have had many variations of savory scones and this one seemed pretty straightforward for everyone. Hope you have a chance to give them a try – then even change up the ingredients to other things. Now it may not be the traditional English approach, but they are delicious. Glad that you enjoyed the post and thanks for your comment!
Melissa Jones
Looks like a great snack!!
Beth
Hi Melissa – Thanks for your comment and glad that you enjoyed the post.
Alice
Wow! What a great recipe. These sound wonderful for a fancy breakfast.
Beth
Hi Alice – Thanks for your comment and glad you enjoyed the post. I have used these for even just family breakfasts! Enjoy!