Buttermilk Chocolate Scones

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These scones had a light, fluffy texture and we wonderful both straight from the oven and also re-heated the next day.

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  • 8
  • Easy
  • 10 mins
  • 20 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 3/4 Cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 Cup stevia
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Cups flour (plain, or half plain, half wholemeal)
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp butter, cubed and chilled
  • 3/4 Cup chocolate chips
  • Skim milk, for glazing

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the buttermilk, stevia, and egg in a bowl, whisking gently.

Step 2

Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and butter to a food processor and blend to incorporate the butter. Tip into a large bowl, stir in the chocolate chips, and add the buttermilk mixture. Gentle mix until just incorporated.

Step 3

Turn out onto a floured surface and with floured hands gently knead a couple of times to ensure a well formed dough. Shaped into a circle, about 2 cm thick and transfer to a floured baking tray.

Step 4

Brush the top with skim milk, cut into 8 even sized pieces and bake for 18 minutes, until risen and the top golden.

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Serve warm.

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