CHOCOLATE CHIP SCONES
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of flour 2 tsp grated zest
1/4 cup sugar 6 TBL cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 TBL baking powder 1/2 cup of chocolate chips
1/2 tsp salt 3/4 cup of heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Using a pastry blender, cut in the batter until the mixture forms large coarse crumbs the size of small pies. Stir the chocolate chips, and then pour the cream over the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula, or with hands, until the dry ingredients are moistened.
Pout the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and press together gently until the dough clings together in a ball. Pat out into a circle about 1/2 inch thick and 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Cut the round into 6 wedges. Place onto a cookie sheet that is lined with parchment.
Topping: brush the scone with whole milk and top with cinnamon or sugar. Bake in preheated (400 degrees) oven until golden brown. Or for about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and cool slightly. Serve warm.
REFLECTION:
When making this delicious pastry, it was difficult at first, due to a little mix up with the timing. But, something to remember is mise-en-place, which is French for everything in its place. This means that before you start baking, you should set up all the ingredients and measurements in front of you, to make sure that you have everything that is needed. This helps prevent mistakes that are bound to happen. Well, hope you enjoy this delicious recipe!
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