Cheddar-Dill Scones

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Ladies Who Lunch

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16 large scones

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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, small-diced
1 cup minced fresh dill
1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water or milk, for egg wash

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine 4 cups of flour, the baking powder, and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Mix the eggs and heavy cream and quickly add them to the flour-and-butter mixture. Combine until just blended. Toss together the Cheddar, dill, and 1 tablespoon of flour and add them to the dough. Mix until they are almost incorporated.

Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it for 1 minute, until the Cheddar and dill are well distributed. Roll the dough 3/4-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch squares and then in half diagonally to make triangles. Brush the tops with egg wash. 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.

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lee albany, NY 11-11-2009
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SO DELICIOUS!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these recently for a large group of people. EVERYONE loved them and demanded the recipe!! I will make these again... and again!! Thanks Ina!!! Read more
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Kathy Brandon, FL 11-05-2009
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AMAZING SCONES!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not really a dill fan and I also am known for really mixing up the recipe ingredients. I made these scones with bacon,... green onion and asiago cheese. They were incredible! Light and savory. Love the recipe for the dough!!! Very easy and easy to work with. It is suppose to be sticky but once you put it on the floured surface it becomes easier to work with. They held the scone shape very well. I will definitely make these again and keep changing up the ingredients that I add.Read more
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Mirna Folsom, CA 11-01-2009
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What Was I Thinkin?!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OMG for whatever reason I bought chives instead of dill. Because I had no time to run back to the store, I chopped the chives... and used them. Wow! The scones still turned out great! Moist, light and perfect! Thanks so much for a great recipe. Now I have two different scone recipes.Read more
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Breanna Anaheim, CA 10-29-2009
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In Re: Null's Comment
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

These may have turned out too salty if you used salted butter, instead of the unsalted butter which the recipe called for.... In addition, you may want to brush up on your homophones. Read more
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Stephanie saint george, UT 10-29-2009
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Perfect scone
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are delicious. I made them with a bean soup and my family complimented me on dinner!! That doesn't happen very often. ... Ina has a great tip about making sure the butter is cold to ensure the fluffiest scones. I love watching her cook. Read more
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Amanda Jacksonville, FL 10-17-2009
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Awesome Scones!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These are ssssooooo good. Ina's recipies are always awesome! Salt or no salt, they are so good. There are things more... important in life than worrying about the salt. How shallow of some people to judge the recipie by the chef's weight. HOW RUDE!!Read more