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Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

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Deliciously tender and flaky chocolate chip scones made with cold butter and buttermilk, perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat. These scones combine a tender crumb with melty dark chocolate chips and a lightly sweetened crust for an irresistible baked good that’s easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Milk for brushing (about 1-2 tbsp)
  • Sugar for sprinkling (about 1 tsp)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dry ingredients: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Incorporate cold butter: Grate the cold unsalted butter with a cheese grater or cut it into small cubes. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with small clumps.
  3. Add chocolate chips: Stir in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the crumbly flour and butter mixture.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a small measuring cup, combine the buttermilk and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just incorporated; avoid over mixing to keep your scones light and tender.
  5. Knead and shape dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and turn out the dough. Briefly knead it just enough to bring it together. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 1/2 inches thick.
  6. Cut into wedges: Cut the dough circle in half, then cut each half into 4 to 5 wedges depending on your preferred scone size.
  7. Prepare for baking: Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops lightly with milk and sprinkle with a little sugar for a subtle crunch and shine.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until the tops turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and transfer the scones onto a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using cold butter is key to achieving flaky scones.
  • Do not over mix the dough once adding the buttermilk mixture to avoid dense scones.
  • Grating the butter speeds up the mixing process and helps distribute it evenly.
  • You can substitute dark chocolate chips with milk or white chocolate chips if desired.
  • If buttermilk is unavailable, use regular milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute, let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • For extra shine, you can brush the scones with an egg wash instead of milk.

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