Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Scones
Strawberries and chocolate, I cannot think of a better combination for a scone. Add chocolate to anything and you have my full attention, they're almost like dessert. These scones come together quickly and easily. They keep best frozen and then just popped in the toaster or microwave for a bit if you're not planning on eating all of them within a day. Dark Chocolate and Strawberry Scones Yield - 12-16 large scones 3/4 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped 4 3/4 cups flour 1 T baking powder 1 t baking soda 1 t salt 1/2 cup sugar 9 oz. cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream topping: additional cream and sugar 1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the butter and cut in with a pastry blender. You are finished when the butter is evenly distributed in pea sized lumps. 3. ...