Cheddar Scones With Dill

Submitted by JenSmith

"I think you'll really enjoy the combination of flavors in these deliciously light scones!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 16 scones
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, chilled
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half cream or 1/2 cup cream

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F.
2. Combine the flour, cheese, parsley, dill, baking powder and salt in a mixing bowl.
3. Use a pastry blender to cut in the cold butter or margarine until crumbly.
4. Add eggs and half-n-half and stir lightly until just moistened.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
6. Knead dough gently until smooth, about 1 minute.
7. Divide the dough in half and roll each half into an 8-inch circle.
8. Cut each circle into 8 wedges, as if cutting a pie.
9. Place the wedges 1 inch apart on a cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
10. Cool on a rack for 2 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Caroline Cooks]

MMMMM. Jen, these are TDF! Really buttery, but oh, so delicious! Made for St. Patrick's Day 2008.

 

[GaylaV]

I have used this same recipe from the Land O Lakes Cookbook. I used 2 tsp. dried dill weed instead of the fresh but I am sure the fresh would be lovely. It really is a very good recipe and well worth trying! So glad you posted it.