espresso chocolate chunk scones & cinnamon glaze

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on May 6, 2016

Breakfast time or anytime you feel like having a munch. You just can't go wrong with tasty scones.

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Recipe and Photo from: http://strudelandstreusel.com
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield 8 (minimum 2 hrs chill time)

Ingredients

  • SCONES:
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold or frozen
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • PLAIN ICING:
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk, any kind
  • CINNAMON ICING:
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk (any kind)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make espresso chocolate chunk scones & cinnamon glaze

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or non-stick baking mat.
  • Step 2
    Grate the stick of butter into a small chilled bowl and set aside (make sure you scrape out all – or almost all – of the butter).
  • Step 3
    Using the food processor, with the chopping blade, add the flour, sugar, espresso powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Pulse a few times to mix the dry ingredients. Remove lid, add in grated butter and chocolate chunks, and pulse a few more times until the butter and chocolate are well incorporated
  • Step 4
    In a small bowl, whisk sour cream and egg until smooth.
  • Step 5
    Add the wet ingredients to the processor, and pulse again a few times until the batter starts to clump (it won’t come together much). Dump batter onto a lightly floured surface, and use your hands to press the dough together in to a 7-8 inch disk. Have faith – the dough will be sticky in places, and there may not seem to be enough liquid at first, but as you press, it will come together.
  • Step 6
    Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on baking sheet. Bake until slightly brown around edges, about 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack while you make the icings
  • Step 7
    ICEINGS: Make the plain icing first by combining all ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer, and mix until smooth.
  • Step 8
    Pour icing into a squeeze bottle or scrape into a small bowl. No need to wash the bowl you just used – just add the ingredients for the cinnamon glaze, and again, mix until smooth and well combined combined
  • Step 9
    Drizzle both icings on top of the scones, as you like, and allow to sit for a few minutes to allow the icings to harden. Serve, and enjoy!

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