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chocolate chip scones

Your New Favorite Chocolate Chip Scones

Callie Morgan
Lightly sweet with the perfect mix of chocolate in every bite, these scones are moist and flaky - offset by the sourdough discard, which gives it a slightly tangy, complex flavor.
4 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups All purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Table Sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick salted butter, cold
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 Cup sourdough discard
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp heavy cream or milk

Egg Wash

  • 1 Large egg
  • 1 Tbsp Heavy Cream or Milk

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt in a bowl.
  • Cut the cold butter into small pieces and add it to the flour mixture. Continue cutting the butter in with a knife until all the butter is cut into small, pea sized crumbs. You want to do this somewhat quickly so that your butter stays cold.
  • Once all the butter is cut in, add the sourdough discard, egg, sour cream, heavy cream and chocolate chips. Mix just until it all comes together. It will be slightly crumbly, but that's perfect! Don't over mix or add more liquid!
  • Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper and press into a circle about 8" in diameter. If any crumbles are left, just press them in to the dough. Using a bench scraper or knife, cut the scones into 8 wedges. Gently wiggle them apart just slightly so there is a tiny space in between each one.
  • Transfer the dough (and parchment paper) onto a baking pan. Then, place the prepared, cut scones into the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes and preheat the oven to 400.
  • After the dough has chilled for 20 minutes, take it out of the fridge and brush each wedge with the egg wash. Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
  • Serve with Coffee, Milk, or Tea. Enjoy!
Keyword chocolate, chocolate chip scones, scones, sourdough discard