Since dill is a particularly good choice for fish I re-discovered a whole different power of this wonderful herb, and having used it sparsely, I noticed that its flavor could easily be the highlight throughout bread and scones too. I whipped up some honey butter to dab over the cheesy scones and ended up enjoying a superb breakfast. Thanks Ina for turning this baking session into a whole new way to enjoy this lovely herb!
Besides, if I were to purchase the same scone at a nice bakery, I must pay an outrageous price for it. So I've found that baking scones isn't as scary and that it's much more affordable to eat homemade scones -buttery, crunchy and fresh from the oven!
4 cups All-purpose flour(extra for kneading)
2 Tablespoon baking powder
2 tspn salt
3/4 pound unsalted cold butter , cubed
4 extra large eggs, beaten lightly
1 cup cold heavy cream
1/2 pound extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese grated
1 cup minced fesh dill (I used dried dill and 1/2 cup was enough)
1 egg beaten with 1 tablesoon milk for egg wash
Ina's Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Combine flour, baking powder and salt on the bowl of an electric mixer, a glass bowl and egg beater should suffice. (I used my Kitchenaid and Paddle)
3. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the butter is in pea-sized pieces. Mix the eggs and heavy cream and quickly ass them to the flour-and-butter mixture.Combine until just blended.
4. Toss together the cheddar, dill and 1 tablespoon of flour and add them to the dough, Mix until incorporated.
5. Dump the dough onto a well-floured surface and knead it for 1 minute, until the cheddar and dill are well distributed.(Do not overmix or knead too much).
6. Roll the dough about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into 4 inch squares and then in half diagonally to make triangles. Brush the tops with egg wash.
7. Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or foil for about 20 to 25 mins, until the outside is crusty light brown and the inside is fully baked.
the scones look wonderful
ReplyDeleteMm, I love cheese scones - my mother always serves them with soups... such a nice memory of living at home, though she never uses dill - I'm really curious about what it must be like because I never tried it myself either... looks delicious though!
ReplyDeleteThese savory scones look very tasty and go perfectly with any meal!
ReplyDeleteoh Ina would be so proud~ These look incredible.I just love dill
ReplyDeleteThese scones look fantastic. Not only would Ina approve, she'd pull up a chair and ask for a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteI cant imagine a better tasting scone~
ReplyDeleteThese scones look wonderful! Love the flavor of dill. I am a huge Ina Garten fan and know that her recipes always work. I can only imagine how yummy these scones must be. Fantastic!!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice scones. Dill also goes good with rye breads.
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love Ina's recipes and cookbooks? They're my favorite. Nothing like having a photo for every recipe.
ReplyDeleteThese sound wonderful. I haven't made them before but now after seeing them I think I'll have to pull out the book and make them.
Thanks for sharing!
Perfect looking scones! I love the flavor!
ReplyDeleteCheddar and dill are such a wonderful combination!
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