Cheese'n Dill Scones

Theresa/ Thunderbird's Note:

Scones are a Scottish quick bread traditionally triangular-shaped and made with oats.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 slices

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup cold butter (NO margarine)
• 5 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (1-1/3 cups)
• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 eggs , slightly beaten

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Combine flour, parsley, baking powder, dill weed and salt in medium bowl,cust in butter until crumbly.
3. stir in 1 cup cheese.
4. Add sour cream, milk and eggs; mix until just moistened.
5. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.
6. Knead until smooth (1 minute).
7. Divide dough in half; roll out each half into 8-inch circle.
8. Cut each circle into 8 wedges.
9. Please each wedge 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheet.
10. Sprinkle each with about 1 teaspoonful of cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for 13 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned.