blueberry and dark chocolate scones
Scones are such lovely things. Sweet or savory they are always a pleasure and always quick and easy to make as well. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
makes 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/3 cup sugar or splenda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 3/4 cup low-fat milk, plus more for brushing
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries (do not thaw first if using frozen)
How To Make blueberry and dark chocolate scones
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Step 1Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat large baking sheet with cooking spray or paechment.
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Step 2Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Work in butter using your fingertips until only small crumbs remain in mixture.
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Step 3Whisk together milk, egg yolks, and vanilla in medium bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet, and mix just until incorporated (mixture will be crumbly). Gently stir in chocolate chips and blueberries. Gather dough into ball.
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Step 4Transfer dough to floured work surface, and press into 3/4-inch-thick disk. Dust knife with flour, then cut dough into 8 equal wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, and brush tops lightly with milk. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on top and bottom.
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