Ham and Cheese Scones with Cranberries

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare a rack in the lowest position. Line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Sift flour and baking powder into a medium bowl. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, sugar, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, keeping butter as cold as possible. Fold in ham, cranberries, sun-dried tomatoes, and green onions until combined.

3 . Stage

Mix yogurt, cream, and milk together in a small bowl. Stir gently into flour mixture until dough is moistened.

4 . Stage

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a rectangle no less than 1 inch thick. Cut in 1/2 down the longer side, then cut each new 1/2 into 3 pieces for a total of 6.

5 . Stage

Arrange scone pieces evenly onto the prepared pan. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese until covered to your liking.

6 . Stage

Bake on the lowest rack of the oven until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.