Chocolate Almond Scones | Print |  E-mail

Ingredients:
3 1/2      cups flour
5            teaspoons baking powder
2            tablespoons granulated sugar
1            teaspoon salt
4            ounces cold sweet butter
3/4         cups heavy cream
2            teaspoons almond extract
1            cup chocolate chips
1/2         cup toasted sliced almonds

 

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until it resembles course meal. Add 3 eggs ( reserving 1), almond extract and cream. Stir until a soft dough form, add chocolate chips and almonds. Pat out on a lightly floured surface 3/4 inch thick. Cut into wedges and brush with the reserved egg( beaten). Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Makes 12.


 
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