From the Kitchen of The Pearl of Seneca Lake B & B

 

 

Raspberry and Chocolate Scones

                                                     (from The Joy of Scones)

 

 

Preheat oven to 375 deg. Grease a baking sheet, use parchment paper or Silpat liner.

 

In large bowl or food processor add:

            2 cups flour

            1/3 cup sugar

            1 tsp baking powder

            ½ tsp baking soda

            ¼ tsp salt

 

6 tbsp butter

Cut butter into small pieces into flour mixture or pulse a few

seconds in food processor, being careful not to overmix and heat the flour mixture.

 

Add:

            1/3 cup choc chips

 

Mix into flour mixture:

            ½ cup plain yogurt

            1 1/2 tsp vanilla

 

Knead the dough gently and form into circle about 7” round. Cut into rounds or triangles. Place on baking sheet.

 

Brush with:

            1 large egg, lightly beaten

            1 tbsp milk or cream

 

Top with:

            1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (about 3-4 per scone)

 

Sprinkle with:

            Sugar

 

May be placed in refrigerator until ready to bake or baked immediately for 18-20 min until golden brown.   So good!