Prosciutto and Black Pepper Scones Recipe by Mangia

These are elegant and sophisticated, and just peppery enough to make a fine accompaniment to soups (two particularly good matchings are suggestions below), vegetable salads, or cut-up sweet fruits. These and the smoked salmon and chive variations are also excellent with omelets or frittatas, making them ideal choices for brunch or grown-up lunches.

If you are looking for a savory scone that is more family-friendly, try the bacon variation that follows this recipe. We're keen on those topped with a rough-cut marmalade, like orange or ginger. A drizzle of maple syrup on a still-warm split bacon scone is very good, too.