Description
A recipe for making simple chocolate chip scones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle or square.
- Cut the dough into 8 wedges or use a round cutter. Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones lightly with milk.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can chill the cut scones for 15 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute buttermilk for the heavy cream and egg mixture for a slightly tangier scone.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 60