Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones 3 cups self-rising flour 2/3 cup sugar 3 tsp baking powder 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips Glaze: 1 cup confectioners sugar 3 tbsp water 1 tsp vanilla In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in the buttermilk just until blended. Stir in the chocolat e chips. Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Knead gently for 8-10 times. Pat into a 9 inch circle. Cut with a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter. Place 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 450 F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. In a small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scones. Serve warm. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list [email protected] http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
