Mint Chocolate Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 200°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.

3. 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 crumbs.

   Tip: Don't overwork the mixture, or the scones will be tough.

4. 4

   Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: Be careful not to burn the chocolate.

5. 5

   Stir the melted chocolate into the dry ingredients until just combined.

   Tip: The mixture should still be slightly crumbly.

6. 6

   Add the fresh mint leaves and stir until just combined.

7. 7

   In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

8. 8

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The mixture should still be slightly crumbly.

9. 9

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.

   Tip: Don't overwork the dough, or the scones will be tough.

10. 10

    Pat the dough into a circle that is about 2.5 cm thick.

11. 11

    Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out scones. Gather the scraps, re-form the dough, and cut out additional scones.

    Tip: You should be able to get about 6 scones.

12. 12

    Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2.5 cm of space between each scone.

13. 13

    Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.