I’ve never met a scone I didn’t like, but these have to be my favorite. With the flaky, buttery centers and chunks of chocolate mingling with maple butter glaze, they are perfect for brunch, an afternoon snack, or anytime!
Ingredients:
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plus 1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 1/4 sticks (18 Tbsp) frozen butter
1 1/3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup freshly brewed espresso, cooled (can substitute strong coffee)
1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Egg wash: 1 large egg beaten with 2 Tbsp heavy cream
FOR THE GLAZE
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour mixture using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. (TIP: I use a box grater or food processor to grate my frozen butter into the flour mixture, that way it is evenly distributed, and makes a more flaky scone!)
4. Do not overmix the dough.
5. Add cooled espresso to the buttermilk and stir to combine.
6. Add buttermilk mixture to the flour mixture and combine by hand or with a wooden spoon until barely incorporated.
7. Carefully fold in chocolate chunks.
8. Add a tablespoon or two of buttermilk if the dough seems too dry!
9. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat gently into two 6-inch rounds.
10. Cut each round into 8 triangles and place on baking sheets.
11. Brush the tops of the scones with egg wash.
12. Bake 20-25 minutes until scones are golden brown and firm.
13. Cool slightly before drizzling with glaze.
GLAZE:
1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
2. Add maple syrup and vanilla, stirring to combine.
3. Remove from the stovetop and slowly add the powdered sugar.
4. Stir constantly until smooth.
5. Immediately dip the tops of the scones in the glaze, or drizzle the glaze on top of the scones before the glaze begins to harden in the saucepan.
Servings: 16
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
