Salted Chocolate Drop Scones

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: Make sure to grease your hands while handling the dough.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Use a whisk or a spoon to mix the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Add the unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

   Tip: Use your fingers or a pastry blender to work the butter into the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl while whisking.

5. 5

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a shaggy dough forms.

   Tip: Don't overmix the dough.

6. 6

   Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

   Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the chocolate.

7. 7

   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.

8. 8

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

   Tip: Use a rolling pin to help shape the dough.

9. 9

   Use a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.

   Tip: Cut the dough into 4-6 circles, depending on how large you want your scones to be.

10. 10

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

    Tip: Make sure to leave enough space for the scones to spread a bit.

11. 11

    Brush the tops of the scones with a little extra milk and sprinkle with salt.

    Tip: Be gentle to avoid crushing the salt.

12. 12

    Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

    Tip: Check the scones after 15 minutes to see if they are done.

13. 13

    Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

    Tip: Don't skip this step, or the scones will be too hot to handle.

14. 14

    Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Tip: This will help the scones retain their shape.