Edinburgh Chocolate Scones
"adapted from Bon Appetit. Serve warm with raspberry jam and clotted cream."
photo by Crafty Lady 13
- Ready In:
- 38mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
18
ingredients
- 2 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1⁄2 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, chilled, cut up (1 stick)
- 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1 egg yolk
- milk, to brush tops, as needed
directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cocoa powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until a coarse meal is formed.
- Whisk together the egg yolk and cream in a small bowl, then stir into the flour mixture just enough to blend (do not overmix).
- Dump dough onto a lightly floured surface, dust your hands lightly with flour and knead dough gently 5 times, just to bring the dough together.
- Gently press dough into a thick round, then use a 2 1/2" round biscuit cutter to cut out scones.
- Gather scraps, reform your dough circle and cut remaining scones out.
- Bake on large baking sheet lined with parchment and brush lightly with a bit of milk.
- Bake until puffy and dry around the edges, about 18 minutes.
- Cool on racks slightly.
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Reviews
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I've made a lot of scones, but this was my first time making chocolate scones. These turned out fluffy and tender. It was almost like eating a delicate brownie. I think some mini chocolate chips would be a good addition to these. Made for Comfort Cafe. -
These were very good. I added chocolate bits to just make them that more chocolately!
