Chocolate Chip Scones

I believe the original source of this recipe is joyofbaking.com

Chocolate chip scones are a breakfast (and anytime) favorite.  The dough can be a little temperamental to achieve optimal scone texture, but the resulting wedges of joy are more than worth the effort.  I have not yet begun experimenting with other variations, but hope to try blackberry chocolate chip scones soon.  I will keep you all posted.  Until then, enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 C flour

1/4 C wht sugar

1 & 1/4 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 C butter cubed (chilled)

3/4 C chocolate chips

1 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 C buttermilk

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 400^oF, set oven rack to middle, line baking sheet with parchment paper
• Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
• Cut in butter (using pastry knife)
• Stir in chocolate chips
• In separate bowl whisk buttermilk and vanilla, add to dry
• Stir just until dough comes together (don't overmix)
• On floured surface knead dough 4-5x
• Pat dough 1.5" thick and cut into 8 wedges.  Place on baking sheet
• Brush tops with milk
• Bake 15-20 mins (until golden brown)
• Cool and enjoy!

Mix dry ingredients

Cutting in butter

Cut into wedges

Brush tops with milk

Bake until golden brown

Enjoy!