Chocolate Almond Scones

GreekVegetarianIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 0 cup flour
  • 5 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 oz cold sweet butter
  • 0.8 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2

    Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

  3. 3

    Cut in butter until it resembles course meal.

  4. 4

    Add 3 eggs ( reserving 1), almond extract and cream.

  5. 5

    Stir until a soft dough form, add chocolate chips and almonds.

  6. 6

    Pat out on a lightly floured surface 3/4-inch thick.

  7. 7

    Cut into wedges and brush with the reserved egg( beaten).

  8. 8

    Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.

  9. 9

    Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Tags

greekbread-baker-bible