Chocolate Chip Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. 2

   Cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Stir in egg, chocolate chips and just enough half-and-half so dough leaves side of bowl.

4. 4

   Turn dough onto lightly floured surface.

5. 5

   Knead lightly ten times.

6. 6

   Roll into a 1/2-inch thick circle, cut into 12 wedges.

7. 7

   Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

8. 8

   Brush with beaten egg and bake at 450 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

9. 9

   Immediately remove from cookie sheet.

10. 10

    Serve with butter.

11. 11

    Can be stored in freezer up to 4 months.

12. 12

    Yields 12 scones.