Chocolate Chip Scones

20 mins
Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the dry ingredients: 3 cups of flour, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  2. 2Combine the dry ingredients: 3 cups of flour, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  3. 3Combine the dry ingredients: 3 cups of flour, 1 cup of white sugar, and 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
  4. 4Grate 3/4 cup of cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles crumbles.
  5. 5Grate 3/4 cup of cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles crumbles.
  6. 6Grate 3/4 cup of cold butter into the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles crumbles.
  7. 7In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: 1 egg, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: 1 egg, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  9. 9In a separate bowl, mix the wet ingredients: 1 egg, 3/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla.
  10. 10Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
  11. 11Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
  12. 12Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix.
  13. 13Form the dough into a ball.
  14. 14Form the dough into a ball.
  15. 15Form the dough into a ball.
  16. 16Lightly flour a cut board.
  17. 17Lightly flour a cut board.
  18. 18Lightly flour a cut board.
  19. 19Roll out the dough into a circle.
  20. 20Roll out the dough into a circle.
  21. 21Roll out the dough into a circle.
  22. 22Cut the dough into four pieces, then cut each piece into smaller scones.
  23. 23Cut the dough into four pieces, then cut each piece into smaller scones.
  24. 24Cut the dough into four pieces, then cut each piece into smaller scones.
  25. 25Place the scones on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not too close to each other.
  26. 26Place the scones on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not too close to each other.
  27. 27Place the scones on a baking sheet, ensuring they are not too close to each other.
  28. 28Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or heavy cream.
  29. 29Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or heavy cream.
  30. 30Brush the tops of the scones with a little milk or heavy cream.
  31. 31Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  32. 32Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  33. 33Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  34. 34For optional icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with a liquid like milk, orange juice, or cream and brush it on top of the baked scones.
  35. 35For optional icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with a liquid like milk, orange juice, or cream and brush it on top of the baked scones.
  36. 36For optional icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with a liquid like milk, orange juice, or cream and brush it on top of the baked scones.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 cups flour
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 0.75 cup cold butter
  • 0.75 cup cold butter
  • 0.75 cup cold butter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate chips
  • chocolate chips
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 cup icing sugar
  • 1 cup icing sugar

Equipment

gratercut boardoven

Tips

  • Use cold butter and grate it to create a flaky texture.
  • Do not over-flour the work surface.
  • Space the scones a little bit apart on the baking sheet as they will grow.
  • For icing, mix 1 cup of icing sugar with milk, orange juice, or cream.