Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones

Every couple of months, I go out with a group of wonderful ladies for a little time out and girl time. This time, we went to the Jefferson Hotel and had afternoon tea. It was amazing! I was so thrilled by the scones I wanted to come home and try my hand at scones.

Strawberry Chocolate Chip Scones
Adapted from: Good Things Catered

Ingredients:

2 1/4 c. all purpose flour

1/4 c. granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

1 Tbsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1 stick (8 Tbsp) butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

1 egg

1/4 c. strawberry Fiber One yogurt

1/4 c. milk

1/3 c. chocolate chips

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees

-In small bowl, combine egg, yogurt, milk, whisk to combine thoroughly and set aside.

-In large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and whisk to combine.

-Using pastry cutter or two knives, cut butter into flour until all pieces are smaller than pea-sized.

-Add chocolate chips, and toss to coat.

-Add wet ingredients to dry and mix in lightly with fork until dough just comes together.

-Turn dough out onto well floured work surface and pat into large ball.

-Shape dough into flat disk shape and cut with circle cookie cutter. Place on baking sheet. Sprinkle tops of scones with sugar and place in the oven.

-Bake until turn slightly brown, about 22 minutes.

-Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.

-Transfer to a wire rack and let cool