Preheat oven to 425°F.
Lightly grease large baking sheet; set aside.
In large bowl of electric mixer, mix flour with
baking powder, paprika, 3/4 tsp. salt and
1/4 tsp. pepper. Add butter; at low speed,
beat until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in 1/2 cup cheese.
Beat eggs with 1/2 cup heavy cream until blended.
At low speed, beat egg mixture into flour mixture
just until blended. Turn out dough onto
lightly floured surface; shape into ball.
With floured rolling pin, roll to 1/2-inch thickness;
cut out scones with 2 1/2 inch cutter.
Reroll scraps and cut out.
Place scones on prepared baking sheet.
Brush tops with remaining heavy cream;
sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake 15 minutes, or until golden.
Split scones; fill with ham.
Makes 12.