Chocolate Chip Scones

KitchenCraftsnMore's Note:

Just found this scrumptious recipe on a newsgroup online. Sounds good, and I can't wait to try it!

• Total Time: 27 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 scones

• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 425.
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
3. In a large bowl,combine the flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar.
4. With a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips with a fork.
6. In a cup, beat together the buttermilk and egg, then add them to the flour mixture.
7. Mix lightly with a fork until the mixture clings together and forms a ball of soft dough.
8. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
9. and knead gently, turning 5 or 6 times.
10. With a floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 1/2-inch thick circle.
11. Slice into 12 triangular pieces.
12. Lightly brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with remaining sugar.
13. Bake the scones 10 to 12 minutes or until they are golden brown.

Reviews

[Chef #570804 Halifax Liz]

Very good basic scone recipe but it is still better to use BUTTERMILK rather than soured milk - you get a more moist scone with good texture. At least that is what I find. Thanks for a good recipe tho.

[adena mangis]

These were yummy and easy. I used sour milk in place of the buttermilk. I also added some toffee chips. I had to reduce the oven temp to 400 and bake for an extra 10 minutes. Thanks!

[Coffee lover]

WOW wonderful, not overly dry at all!!. I did add a few extra chocolate chips. I've made anything like this before and very easy....I will be making these again