Chocolate Chip-Vanilla Scones
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2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. powdered or confectioner's sugar
1 T. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1/4 c. unsalted, sweet cream butter, chilled and cut into chunks
1/2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. heavy cream -or- 1/2 c. whole milk
1 T. vanilla
Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
In workbowl of food processor, blend together flour, sugar, baking powder,
and salt. Add butter and cut into mixture; stir in chocolate chips by
pulsing 2-3 times. Add heavy cream and vanilla; pulse 8-10 times just
until dough starts to hold together. DO NOT OVERMIX.
On lightly floured board, pat out dough into a circle approximately 7" in
diameter. Cut into wedge shapes with a sharp knife; transfer to ungreased
baking sheet, leaving about 2" between pieces. Brush tops of wedges with
heavy cream or whole milk; sprinkle with vanilla sugar.
Bake 10-12 minutes, until tops of scones are slightly golden; serve
immediately.
Makes: 6 wedge-shaped scones
VARIATIONS:
You may substitute currants or raisins for the chocolate chips, and skim
or 2% milk may be used for a slightly lower fat alternative.
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