Crispy Prosciutto Scones with Pepper Jelly

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a healthier fat option.

grated cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

prosciutto

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and ham is more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the grated cheese and chopped prosciutto until evenly distributed.

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg until combined.

Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

Fold in chopped chives gently into the dough.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.

Pat the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.

Cut into wedges or rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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