Chocolate or Blueberry Scones
- Prep time:
- 10
- Cook time:
- 22
- Serves / Makes:
- 16
Ingredients
- 300 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ cup icing sugar
- ½ cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 large egg
- 250 ml buttermilk
- ½ cup chocolate chips or frozen berries
Method
- Combine the flour, baking powder and icing sugar in a large bowl.
- Add the cold butter and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Whisk the egg and buttermilk together in a separate bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and gently mix until a soft dough forms. Avoid overworking the dough.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips or frozen berries. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a disc about 4 cm thick.
- Cut into your desired shapes, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until risen and lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Bon appétit!
- Freeze any leftover scones once completely cooled.
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