Mrs Jeter’s Chocolate Chip Scones

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silpat sheet.

Step 2

In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

Step 3

Add butter and cut in with pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse meal.

Step 4

Mix in mini chocolate chips.

Step 5

Gradually add buttermilk, tossing with fork until moist clumps form.

Step 6

Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Knead briefly and gently to bind dough, about 4 turns.

Step 7

Form dough into 1 inch-thick long log and flatten slightly. Starting at one end, cut triangles, or wedges.

Step 8

Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Brush with beaten egg, or milk. Sprinkle each top lightly with pinch of sugar (optional).

Step 9

Bake until tops of scones are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 10

Orange spice: 1 1/2 tsp each of allspice and cinnamon added before butter. Zest from 1 large orange after butter is cut in. Glaze made from powdered sugar and fresh orange juice. (Also did not do a milk or egg wash before baking. Instead i brushed with fresh orange juice after baking but before glazing)