Savory Ham, Cheese, and Chive Scones

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and cooked through, 15 to 18 minutes. Repeat with remaining dough half, cream, and pepper. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Note: Scones can be cut in advance, and frozen on a baking sheet. Once they are completely frozen, transfer scones to a ziplock plastic freezer bag for longer storage. Bake directly from frozen. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the baking time.

Sprinkle parchment-lined baking sheet liberally with flour. Divide dough in half. Place 1 dough half on prepared baking sheet; cover and chill remaining dough half. With floured hands, shape dough into an 8-inch slanted rectangle (about 1 inch thick). Brush evenly with 1 tablespoon of the heavy cream. Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Using a floured bench scraper or knife, cut dough square into 8 slanted squares (rhombuses). Carefully pull scones away from center to separate them by about 3/4 inch.