Cheddar Dill Scones

Ingredients

• 4 Cups plus 1 TBSP flour divided
• 2 TBSP baking powder
• 2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 pound cold unsalted butter, diced
• 4 eggs beaten lightly
• 1 cup cold heavy cream
• 1/2 pound extra sharp yellow cheddar cheese, small- diced
• 1 cup minced fresh dill
• 1 egg beaten with 1 TBSP water or milk for egg wash

Instructions

1. Combine 4 Cups flour, baking powder, and salt in mixer using paddle attachment.
2. Add butter and mix on low spread until butter is pea sized.
3. Mix eggs and heavy cream and quickly add them to the flour mixture.
4. Combine until just blended.
5. Toss together cheddar and dill and 1 TBSP flour and add to dough.
6. Mix until almost incorporated.
7. Dump dough onto floured surface.
8. Knead for 1 min until cheddar and dill are well distributed.
9. Roll the dough 3/4 in thick. cut into 4 inch squares thin half way diagonally.
10. Brush tops with egg wash.
11. Bake on baking sheet lined with parchment paper for 20-25 minutes until the outside is crusty and inside if fully baked.