That’s another story. The latest object of my gustatory affection: a savory scone studded with country ham, pungent cheese and scallions, and topped with sesame seeds and flaky sea salt.

It's easy to see why readers agree this is our best scone recipe. Bake a batch yourself and see why these homemade scones ...

The scones can be prepared up until the egg wash step and refrigerated, well-covered, for up to 1 day or frozen for up to 1 month. To freeze, place the scones on a sheet pan and freeze until solid, ...