Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (3 ounces)
• 3/4 cup finely chopped ham (about 3 ounces)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 large egg whites
• cooking spray

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

3. Combine flour, baking powder,sugar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.

4. Stir in cheese and ham.

5. Combine buttermilk and egg whites,stirring with a whisk.

6. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.

7. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 to 5 times with floured hands.

8. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

9. Cut dough into 8 wedges, cutting into but not through dough.

10. Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.