We had never made scones before so we were very impressed with these tasty beauties. Not at all intimidating to make, and a welcome alternative to cookies.
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1.5 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup milk
1-1/2 tsps vanilla extract
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together first five ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk and vanilla; stir wet ingredients into crumb mixture and combine until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips and hazelnuts.
Place dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently eight times. Shape dough into a circle. Cut into eight wedges or pie like slices; place on a greased baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.