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Courtesy of Nayna Kanabar
ENGLISH CHOCOLATE
CHIP SCONES
These are simple and easy to make and the recipe is very versatile as you can make many different varieties by
adding ingredients such as chocolate chip, dried fruits, sultanas or fruits.
Preparation Time- 20 minutes
Cooking time -15 minutes
Makes 8 large or 12 small scones
Ingredients:
225g/8oz self raising flour
60g /2oz chocolate chips
Pinch of salt
60g /2oz butter
30g/1oz caster sugar
150ml /5fl oz milk
1egg for glazing (optional)
For serving- Jam and clotted cream.
Method:
1. Heat the oven to 220 º C/425 º F/ Gas 7. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Mix together the flour and salt and rub in the butter to form a bread crumb texture. Add the chocolate chip.
3. Stir in the sugar and then the milk a little at a time to make to get soft dough.
4. Turn on to a floured work surface and knead very lightly.
5. Roll out the dough to round circle approx 2cm thick. Use a 5cm cutter to cut out scones place them on a
baking sheet.
6. Lightly knead together the rest of the dough and cut out more scones to until you use up all the dough.
7. Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg. Bake for 12-15 minutes until well risen and golden.
8. Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
To serve cut in half and spread with jam and add a dollop of clotted cream.
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