Cheddar-Dill Scones

Ingredients

• 4 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
• 4 extra-large eggs, beaten lightly
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 1/2 pound extra-sharp yellow Cheddar, grated
• 1 cup minced fresh dill
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine 4 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl.
3. Add the butter and cut in until the butter is in pea-sized pieces.
4. Mix the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add them to the flour-and-butter mixture.
5. Combine until just blended.
6. Toss together the Cheddar, dill, and 1 tablespoon of flour and add them to the dough.
7. Mix until they are almost incorporated.
8. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it for 1 minute, until the Cheddar and dill are well distributed.
9. Roll the dough 3/4-inch thick.
10. Cut into 4-inch squares and then in half diagonally to make triangles.
11. Brush the tops with egg wash.
12. Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 20 to 25 minutes, until the outside is crusty and the inside is fully baked.

Notes
Yield:16 large scones

Source
1999, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/cheddar-dill-scones-recipe.html