English Royalty Chocolate Chip Scones

Method4 steps · about 27 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

   Uses Nonstick cooking spray as needed for baking sheet

2. 2

   Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour (1 ¾ cups), sugar (⅓ cup), baking powder (2 teaspoons) and salt (½ teaspoon). With a pastry blender or a large fork, cut in the butter (5 tablespoons) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the chocolate chips. Mix in the orange juice (3 tablespoons) to form a dough.

   Uses 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour · ⅓ cup white sugar · 2 teaspoons baking powder · ½ teaspoon salt · 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed · ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips · 3 tablespoons orange juice

3. 3

   Step 3: Turn out the dough on a floured surface. Pat or roll into a 9 inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. With a 2 1/2 inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut out 12 scones, pushing the dough scraps together for the last few, if necessary. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.

   Uses Mixed chocolate-chip scone dough · Additional all-purpose flour as needed for dusting

4. 4

   Step 4: Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Move to wire racks to cool.

   Bake scones · 12 minUses Twelve shaped scones