Flavorful, fruity scones, excellent with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
3 cups + 2 tbsp [500g] flour
1 cup [163g] Guittard Extra Dark Chocolate Chips
¾ cup [176g] unsalted butter
2 [90g] eggs
¼ cup + 2 tbsp [72g] white sugar
2 tbsp + 1 tsp [25g] baking powder
1 tsp [5g] baking soda
¾ tsp salt
1 cup + 1 tbsp [265g] buttermilk
¾ cup [100g] almonds
1 cup [100g] dried cherries
Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut butter into flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix milk and eggs then stream into above mixture. Mix slightly to gather into a soft dough. Incorporate chips, almonds and cherries. Form dough into 3 patties, brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar. Slice each patty into 6 triangles and place onto lined baking sheet. Bake about 15 minutes and allow to cool completely