Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Scones

Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Scones

Introducing sourdough chocolate chunk scones – a biscuit/muffin texture. Filled with chocolate chunks in almost every bite. These go great with a cup of coffee for a midday snack.

 

If you are looking for a new scone recipe to try, I recommended sourdough chocolate chunk scones.  It is very simple to make and delicious. This is a great way to use up your sourdough discard. 

Tools

2 medium sized bowls – for mixing the dough

Bench scraper – for cutting the scones

Baking sheet – to bake the scones on

Silicon mat – to place on your baking sheet to help scones to not stick

Pastry cutter – to cut the butter into the flour mixture

Cheese grater – to grate the butter into the flour

Ingredients

Sourdough chocolate chunk scones

2 cups of all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 teaspoon fine pink Himalayan salt

1 stick of unsalted butter – cold

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup sourdough starter

1 egg

3 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons of milk

Topping

2 tablespoons melted butter

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees

1. In a medium sized bowl mix the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together. Using a grater, grate the butter into the flour mixture. Cut the flour into the butter using a pastry cutter until it is in small crumbs.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk the sourdough discard, egg, vanilla and milk together. Then stir in the chocolate chunks.
3. Pour the wet ingredients in to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. The dough will be stiff.
4. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and use your hand to shape it into a 9″ round shape. If you have a 9-inch round baking pan it  can be placed around the dough to make sure the dough is in an even shape.
5. Cut the dough into 8 wedges using a bench scraper.
6. Brush the top of the scones with melted butter and sprinkle sugar over scones.
7. Place scones in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until scones are golden brown.

Sourdough Chocolate Chunk Scones

How to freeze scones

 

Scones freeze well and it’s a good way to preserve their freshness and enjoy them at a later time. 

• Allow the scones to cool completely at room temperature.
• Individually wrap the sones in plastic wrap.
• Place wrapped scones in a plastic freezer bag or airtight container.
• Scones can be stored this way up to three months without losing flavor or texture.

How to freeze unbaked scones

• Shape the scone dough in individual scones.
• Place the unbaked scones on a baking sheet lines with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
• Freeze the scones for about 2 hours or until they become firm.
• Transfer the frozen scones into a freezer bag or airtight container.

Baking frozen scones

• Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Place the frozen sones on a lined baking sheet.
• Bake the frozen scones for 20 minutes or until the scones are well risen and slightly browned on top.

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