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Chocolate Chip and Berry Scones Recipe

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This delicious scone recipe creates tender, flaky treats perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea. Featuring options to include chocolate chips or fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries, these scones balance richness with fresh flavors. The dough is gently folded to create flaky layers before being baked to a golden perfection. They’re easy to prepare with simple ingredients and suitable for a variety of mix-ins to suit your taste.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Additional flour as needed: ¾ cup (90g) for raspberries or ¼ cup (30g) for blueberries or strawberries

Butter

  • ½ cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cubed

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup (118ml) buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg

Mix-ins (Choose One or Combine)

  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips (mini preferred)
  • 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (120g) fresh raspberries, broken into pieces and frozen
  • 1 cup (150g) blueberries
  • 1 cup (167g) strawberries, chopped

Toppings

  • Egg wash (1 large egg + 1 Tbsp water) or buttermilk or heavy cream for brushing
  • Coarse sanding sugar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Adjust flour for fruit choice: If using raspberries, add an additional ¾ cup (90g) flour; if using blueberries or strawberries, add ¼ cup (30g) flour to the base recipe to balance moisture from the fresh fruit and ensure proper dough structure when baking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter: In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold, cubed butter and work it into the dry ingredients using your hands or a pastry cutter until the mixture has pea-sized butter pieces.
  3. Add wet ingredients and mix dough: Make a well in the flour mixture center and pour in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg. Gently stir with a spatula until the dough is thick and sticky. Fold in your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips or berries.
  4. Knead dough gently and add flour if sticky: Transfer dough to a silicone mat or clean counter. Knead lightly until flour is fully incorporated, adding 1-2 tablespoons of flour if the dough feels too sticky.
  5. Laminate dough to create layers: Fold the dough in half and press down slightly, then rotate 90 degrees and fold in half again. Repeat this fold-and-turn process 4-5 times to develop flaky layers.
  6. Shape and chill: Form the dough into an 8-10 inch disc about 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Refrigerate the disc for 5-10 minutes to chill.
  7. Cut scones: Using a knife or pizza cutter, slice the chilled dough disc into 8 equal wedges.
  8. Prepare baking sheet: Place scones on a parchment paper or silicone mat-lined baking sheet, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.
  9. Freeze and preheat oven: Freeze the scones for 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC).
  10. Apply wash and optional sugar: Brush the tops of scones with egg wash, buttermilk, or heavy cream. Sprinkle with coarse sanding sugar if desired.
  11. Bake to golden perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-26 minutes until tops are lightly golden. Allow scones to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust flour quantities based on your choice of berries for optimal dough texture and structure.
  • Use cold butter to create flakiness in the scones by cutting it into pea-sized pieces rather than fully incorporating.
  • Laminate the dough through folding to achieve traditional flaky layers found in classic scones.
  • Freezing the dough before baking helps the scones rise and develop an excellent crumb.
  • Egg wash adds a glossy, golden finish but can be substituted with buttermilk or heavy cream for different textures and appearances.
  • Mix-ins can be doubled or combined, but be aware they may require slight adjustments in flour to maintain dough consistency.

Keywords: scones, berry scones, chocolate chip scones, breakfast pastries, flaky scones, homemade scones, baked goods

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