Perfect Chocolate Chip Scones

Flaky, buttery scones with chocolate chips and proper British technique. These teatime classics require minimal handling for maximum tenderness and height.

32mTime
EasyDifficulty
4 pplServings
BritishCuisine
Perfect Chocolate Chip Scones

Ingredients

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  • 400 g Self Raising Flour
  • 80 g Caster Sugar
  • 80 g Cold Unsalted Butter
  • 200 ml Cold Whole Milk
  • 1 whole Large Egg
  • 150 g Dark Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Fine Salt
  • 2 tbsp Extra Milk For Brushing

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Tags

BakingChocolate ChipSconesAppetizerFlakyEasyBritishTeatime

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a large baking tray with parchment paper

Whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl

Rub the cold butter into the flour mixture using your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs

the chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the mixture

Whisk together the cold milk, beaten egg, and vanilla extract in a small bowl

Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the flour mixture and mix gently until the dough just comes together

Pat the dough out to 3cm thickness on a floured surface and cut straight down with a round cutter without twisting

Brush the tops with milk and bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden brown

Cool the scones on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving warm