Mocha Hazelnut Scones

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 20
• Yields: 20 scones

Ingredients

• 1  cup  roasted and chopped hazelnuts
• 1  cup milk
• 2  tablespoons instant coffee granules
• 2 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 8  tablespoons  cold butter, cut up
• 1⁄3 cup  packed brown sugar

Directions

1. Measure milk and stir in instant coffee.
2. Put flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl, stir to mix well.
3. Add butter and cut in with a pastry blender or rub in with fingers until the mixture looks like fine granules.
4. Add sugar and hazelnuts; toss to distribute evenly.
5. Stir in milk mixture,pour into the bowl and stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
6. Scoop 1/4 cup portions of dough and place about 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 425ºF for about 15 minutes or until the dough colors, but does not get dark brown.
8. Put scones on a dish towel on a wire rack.
9. Cover loosely with cloth and cool 1-2 hours before serving.