BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S CHEDDAR AND DILL SCONES

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Barefoot Contessa's Cheddar and Dill Scones image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     side dish

Time 1h

Yield 3 dozen scones

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese (about 10 ounces)
1 1/2 cups minced fresh dill
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound cold sweet butter, diced
4 eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk

Steps:

  • Mix cheese and dill together lightly in bowl and set aside.
  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt together. Cut in butter with pastry blender, fork or fingertips until mixture is uniformly crumbly, like corn meal. This step may also be done in food processor and mixture transferred to large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Add eggs, all but tablespoon of cream, dill and cheese and mix very lightly but thoroughly to make soft dough. Do not overmix.
  • Transfer dough to well-floured board or work surface, pat it into even square, then roll it lightly to make 12-inch square about inch thick. Mix egg yolk with remaining tablespoon of cream and brush on dough. Cut dough into 4-inch squares and cut each square on diagonal in four, to make triangles. Place triangles about 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets and bake about 20 minutes, until golden. Cool 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 182, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 122 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Logan Stephens
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These scones are a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, flakier texture.


Chrissy Gaylords
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I've never made scones before, but these were surprisingly easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Asharib Ahmed
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These scones are the perfect size for a quick snack or breakfast on the go. I love that they're not too sweet.


Belal Othman
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I'm not a big fan of cheddar cheese, so I used Gruyère instead. The scones still turned out great!


brandi Snook
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These scones are a great make-ahead breakfast. I love that I can pop them in the oven in the morning and have a fresh, hot breakfast in minutes.


Brittany Ridenour
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my scones turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Lisan Ahmed aryan
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These scones are delicious, but they're a bit too rich for my taste. I think I'll try making them with a lower-fat cheese next time.


Llewyn Porter
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect addition to any brunch or tea party.


Khomotso Malete
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These scones are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later.


thomas diaz
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I'm not a big fan of dill, so I substituted dried thyme instead. The scones still turned out great!


kelli campagna
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These scones are the perfect combination of cheesy and savory. I love serving them with a cup of coffee for breakfast.


MD Feroj Kobir
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Keot Prince Mormos
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These scones were a little too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred a lighter, flakier texture.


Asraf Sheikh
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I love the combination of cheddar and dill in these scones. They're perfect for a savory breakfast or brunch.


Anita Condon
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making them again.


Hassnain Arif
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good. The cheddar and dill flavors were a great combination.


Zaw Htet
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These scones were a hit at my last brunch party! Everyone raved about how cheesy, fluffy, and flavorful they were.