Dill Sour Cream Scones
Delightfully tender and bursting with herbal freshness, Dill Sour Cream Scones are the perfect savory addition to your breakfast or brunch table. Made with rich sour cream for an irresistibly moist texture and flecked with chopped fresh dill for a subtle, earthy flavor, these scones strike a beautiful balance of creamy and fragrant. The buttery dough is easy to work with, thanks to a simple cutting technique, and bakes into golden perfection in just 15 minutes. Serve them warm alongside soups, salads, or even as a unique accompaniment to your favorite spreads. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a short list of pantry staples, these homemade scones are as simple as they are satisfying—a must-try for any baking enthusiast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter (cold, diced)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh dill (chopped)
- 0.75 cups Sour cream
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Milk (for brushing tops, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the cold diced butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the chopped fresh dill to evenly distribute it throughout the dry mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream and egg until smooth.
Add the sour cream mixture to the dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork or your hands until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
Using a sharp knife or a bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
Transfer the scone wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
If desired, brush the tops of the scones with milk for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.9 g | 183% | |
| Saturated Fat | 87.7 g | 438% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 3994 mg | 174% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 203.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.1 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 406 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
