Chocolate Chip Scones

These scrumptious warm chocolate chip scones were made by Tammy. I served as a counselor to her in the Newtown Ward Primary Presidency. Our bi-weekly meetings were held at her house and she always provided a yummy treat for us. I love her version of these scones.

Ham and Cheddar Scones (original recipe...Tammy's variation Chocolate Chip Scones)

courtesy of Hay Day Country Market Cookbook by Kim Rizk

original recipe:

2 c flour

2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) butter, chilled

3 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)

4 oz ham, diced

1 egg

Scant 2/3 milk, plus 2 Tbsp for glaze

Preheat oven to 400. Toss the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cayenne together in a large bowl or food processor. Cut the butter into several pieces and add them to the dry ingredients. Using a hand-held pastry blender, two knives, or the food processor, work in the butter until the bits are no larger than small grains of rice. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, add the cheese and ham, and toss, separating any clumps of cheese that form.

Whisk the egg and 2/3 cup milk together in a small bowl, and add to the dry ingredients. Stir until the dry ingredients are moistened and a soft dough forms (the dough should be slightly tacky and crumbly). With lightly floured hands, gather the dough together. Using the palm of your hand, press it out on an ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheet to form an 8-inch round.

If you like your scones to have crisp edges, use a long sharp knife or a dough cutter to dived the round into eight equal wedges. Pull the wedges apart. If you prefer tender edges, leave the round intact and simply score the divisions with the knife. Brush with the 2 Tbsp milk, and bake until lightly browned and nearly doubled in size. 18 to 20 minutes. Serve warm.

Tammy's Chocolate Chip Scones:

Follow recipe above but omit cheese, ham and cayenne. Add chocolate chips before you add the wet ingredients. She likes her edges soft so leaves the eight equal wedges connected to each other.

Delicious!