
Author Notes:
Sweet and flaky, these Chocolate Chip Scones are bang-on, slathered in creamy butter, strawberry jam and, dare we say, a dollop of clotted cream.
Makes: 12
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients
Scones
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3 1/4
cups flour
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1/2
cup sugar
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2
teaspoons baking powder
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1
teaspoon baking soda
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1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4
teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4
cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
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1 1/2
cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1
cup buttermilk
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1/4
teaspoon vanilla extract
Sugar Topping
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2
tablespoons melted butter
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2
tablespoons sugar
In This Recipe
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter using a pastry blender or rubbing between fingers, until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in chocolate chips. Add buttermilk and vanilla, stirring just until moistened.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, 5 or 6 times, to gather into a large ball. Do not overwork the ball or the result will be tough scones. Divide the ball of dough in half and gently pat each into 8-inch flat rounds. Brush the top of each with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar.
- Using a sharp knife, cut each circle into 6 even triangles and place on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake 16-18 minutes until tops are golden.
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