2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into tiny pieces
1 large egg, at room temperature, beaten
1/2 cup plain full-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons whole Milk
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
4 ounces ham, diced
1/3 cup scallions, chopped
Preheat oven to 400°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a large bowl add the flour, salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda, and brown sugar; mix well to combine. Cut the butter into small cubes then quickly work it into the mixture (using your fingers) until it resembles a coarse meal. Set aside. In a small bowl whisk together the egg, yogurt, and milk, beating well to combine. Add the liquid mixture to dry and use a fork to stir everything together until just moistened. Add in the cheese, ham, and scallions and gently fold them into dough with a spatula. Pour the shaggy dough out onto a clean, floured work surface and shape the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and carefully transfer to the prepared sheet. Add a little extra ham, cheese, and scallions on top of each scone before baking. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes on the tray, then serve warm.
