Chocolate Buttermilk Scones {the not-so-skinny ones}

One of my Pinterest boards, is titled “Recipes to Try”.  Perhaps many of you also have a board that is similar to this one.  Well, I decided it was about time to start trying those recipes out!  {This is the danger of Pinterest.  We find great ideas and then just spend lots of time looking, but no time creating}.

This is the original pin and if you follow the link it will take you to the recipe.

Looks great and I’m sure they’re wonderful!  However, I’m more of a not-so-skinny kind of cook, so I changed it up a bit and made my own ‘fat’ version of this one.  The hubby liked them.  My friend who received the ones wrapped in the package above {I really need to invest in some baker’s twine and brown paper} liked them.  It’s a keeper.  Perfect for any out-of-town guests you might have with you celebrating Independence Day this week!

Chocolate Buttermilk Scones


2 cups all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 Tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 egg
3/4 cup chocolate chips
egg white
sugar

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.  Cut in butter using a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  In another small bowl, combine sugar, buttermilk, vanilla and egg; whisk to combine.  Pour this mixture into the large bowl and stir until just combined.  Fold in chocolate chips.  Place dough onto a well-floured surface, and knead a few times.  {I had to keep adding in more flour so that the dough wouldn’t stick to me}.  Form dough into a 9-inch circle, on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet.  Cut with a knife dipped in flour, all the way through the circle, into 12 wedges.  Brush egg white all over and sprinkle with extra sugar.  Bake at 375F for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown.

source:  slightly adapted from Skinny Taste