BREAKFAST · EASY
Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones
Flaky, buttery morning scones with a subtle tang and pools of melted chocolate.
20 min
Prep
30 min
Rest
18 min
Bake
8 scones
Yield
Easy
Difficulty
Total time: 1h 10 min
Ingredients
Steps
1
Rub butter into dry ingredients. ⏱ 10 min
2
Add wet and chocolate. ⏱ 5 min
3
Chill and cut. ⏱ 35 min
4
Egg-wash and bake. ⏱ 18 min
Step-by-step baking
1
Rub In Rub cold butter into flour, sugar, baking powder and salt until crumbs. [8] ⏱ 10 minutes
2
Combine Stir in discard and cream, then fold in chocolate chips. Do not overwork. [8] ⏱ 5 minutes
3
Chill Shape into a disc, chill 30 min, then cut into 8 wedges. [8] ⏱ 35 minutes
4
Bake Egg-wash and bake at 210°C for 16–18 min until golden. [8] ⏱ 18 minutes
Tips
🧤 Cold Hands
Warm hands melt the butter — work quickly or chill bowl before mixing. [8]
✨ Glaze
Brush with cream instead of egg for a paler, softer crust. [9]