Cheddar-Dill Scones Recipe

Name: Cheddar-Dill Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp. buttermilk; 5 tsp. dried dill; 1 c. whole wheat flour; 1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 c. yellow cornmeal; 2 Tbsp. sugar; 2 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. pepper; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1 3/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp. buttermilk
5 tsp. dried dill
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. plus 2 Tbsp. chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 3/4 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese (about 6 oz.)

1
Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 375u00b0. Lightly butter two 9-inch pie pans.
2
Beat eggs, buttermilk and dill in medium bowl to blend.
3
Combine flours, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, pepper and salt in large bowl.
4
Add butter to flour mixture and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5
Add egg mixture and grated Cheddar cheese.
6
Stir to mix well.
7
(Dough will be stiff and crumbly.)
8
Knead gently until dough just holds together.
9
Divide dough in half.
10
Pat each half into prepared pans to 1-inch thickness.
11
Using long knife or pizza wheel, score each round into 6 wedges.
12
Bake until tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
13
Transfer pans to rack and cool scones slightly.
14
Cut into wedges.
15
Serve warm.

1358

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, 1/3 c. plus 1 Tbsp. buttermilk, 5 tsp. dried dill, 1 c. whole wheat flour, and more.

Yes, Cheddar-Dill Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheddar-Dill Scones

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