Cheddar Scones With Dill

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

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

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.