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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
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 400°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
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