Chocolate Chip Scones

Scones, also known as Rock Cakes in Britain differ from the average muffin. Lower in sugar and made with sour cream, scones are an excellent addition to a cup of coffee, tea or milk. I adapted this version from a recipe I found on AllRecipes.com. I moderately healthified it, however from past experience I have found that butter is the only way to make a truly perfect scone. Feel free to further adapt this recipe by substituting with buttermilk, canola oil, or applesauce. 

Tip: Be creative and add raisins, nuts, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, apple chunks, lemon-zest or dates. Next time I make these, I am going to try and make gingerbread scones for my dad! Yum!

Serving size: 1 scone

Servings: 20

Ingredients: 

1 cup fat free sour cream

1 tsp baking soda

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup granulated white sugar

1 tsp salt

1 cup butter 

1 large egg

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional - be creative!)

Egg Wash:

1 whole egg

1 tbsp cream or milk

dash cinnamon

1. Mix sour cream and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside - it will rise and become fluffy!

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a large baking sheet.

3. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Cut in butter (make sure it is thawed and soft). Stir in egg and sour cream mixture. Mix just until moistened - you do not want to over-mix.

3. Mix in chocolate chips or additional fixings.

4. Lightly flour your hands and pick up chunks of dough a little smaller than the palm of your hand. Roll into a ball, place on baking sheet, and lightly press down top creating a "hamburger-bun" shape.

5. Place 3 inches apart as they will grow in size. This recipe should make 20 scones. 

6. Coat the scones with the egg wash mixture - be generous as this adds a beautiful glossy coat making your scones more appetizing!

7. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until the top becomes golden brown!

8. Let cool for 5 minutes and enjoy with a hot cup of tea! (they cool quickly)