Skinny Chocolate Chip Scones
A lighter take on scones without sacrificing flavor and texture. Perfect for breakfast or a Tea Party!
Servings 12 scones
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cold buttermilk see note
- ¼ cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold butter but into small pieces
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
- cooking spray
- 1 large egg white lightly beaten
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray or line with a piece of parchment paper.
- Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a wire whisk. Set aside.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, whisking to combine. Cut in the chilled butter with a pastry blender (or 2 knives) until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Add buttermilk mixture to dry mixture, stirring just until moist.
- Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly four times with floured hands. Form dough into a 9-inch circle onto the baking sheet, about ¾-inch thick.
- Using a knife, cut dough into 12 wedges all the way through.
- Brush egg white over dough and sprinkle evenly with sugar.
- Bake until golden, about 18 - 20 minutes. Serve warm.
Notes
If you don’t have buttermilk, you may mix 1 cup regular milk with 1 tablespoon white vinegar. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature before using. For this recipe, you only need ¾ cup of milk/vinegar.
Source: Adapted from SkinnyTaste.com
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