Chilli Chocolate Scones
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These scones are my favorite way to surprise guests with something unexpected. The combination of rich dark chocolate and spicy chilli creates this incredible balance of sweet and heat that keeps people coming back for more. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants, so you're practically being healthy while indulging. What I love most is how quick they are to whip together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, and they use pantry staples you probably already have at home. Trust me, once you taste that first warm scone with the chocolate melting inside and that subtle chilli kick, you'll be making them constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 100 gdark chocolate chips
- 10 gred pepper flakes
- 5 gbaking powder
- 2 gsalt
- 2 nulleggs
- 120 mlmilk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gchilli flakes
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking sheet with a non-stick surface for easy scone release.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to get rid of any lumps in the dry ingredients.
- 3
Add the cold butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
Tip: Don't overwork the dough, or the scones might become tough.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir the chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Add the melted chocolate to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- 7
Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: The dough should still be slightly lumpy.
- 8
Fold in the red pepper flakes and chillies.
Tip: Adjust the amount of chillies to your desired level of heat.
- 9
Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions and shape into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each scone.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop or your hands to shape the dough into balls.
- 10
Bake the scones for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the scones. They should be at least 190°C (375°F).
- 11
Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Serve the scones warm, dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
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