SAVORY DILL AND CARAWAY SCONES

Savory Dill and Caraway Scones image

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
4-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 large egg yolk
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
4 teaspoons heavy whipping cream
Additional caraway seeds, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg yolk, sour cream and ricotta cheese; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Pat into two 6-in. circles. Cut each into six wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with cream; sprinkle with additional caraway seeds if desired. Bake at 400° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

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