Gluten-Free, Low-Carb Irish Cheddar, Ham & Chive Scones
Serves: 8 scones
 
Ingredients
  • 2¾ cup almond flour
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted Irish butter*
  • ½ cup shredded Irish Cheddar cheese*
  • ½ cup cooked diced ham
  • ¼ cup diced fresh chives
  • ¼ plus 1 to 2 tablespoons cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 eggs
  • Garnish: everything bagel seasoning
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese, ham, and chives.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup cold cream and eggs until lightly blended. Add to flour mixture, stirring until a dough begins to form.
  4. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured** surface and shape into a 1½-inch-thick circle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough circle into 8 wedges. Place scones, evenly spaced, on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush tops of scones with remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons cream.
  6. Garnish scones with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning, if desired.
  7. Bake until scones are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
*We used Kerrygold.
**We used almond flour.
Recipe by TeaTime Magazine at https://teatimemagazine.com/gluten-free-low-carb-irish-cheddar-ham-chive-scones/