Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (205 degrees c). lightly butter a 9 inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
• in a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes, and distribute evenly over flour mixture. with a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into the flour mixture. stir together buttermilk, egg, and extract; add to the flour mixture, and stir to combine. stir in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts. the dough will be sticky.
• spread the dough into an 8 inch diameter circle on the baking sheet. cut with a serrated knife into 8 wedges.
• bake for 17 to 19 minutes, or until the top in lightly browned. cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. transfer scones to the wire rack to cool, and cut into wedges. serve warm, or cool completely and store in airtight container.