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Buttery Flaky Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones

  • Author: Lena
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

These buttery flaky chocolate chip sourdough scones offer a tender crumb with flaky layers and a subtle tang from sourdough starter, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup (120g) active sourdough starter
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
  3. Add cold, cubed butter to the dry mix and cut in using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits.
  4. In a separate bowl, stir together sourdough starter, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the flour-butter mixture and gently fold until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat into a 1-inch thick round disk about 8 inches wide.
  8. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  9. Lightly brush the tops of each scone with heavy cream.
  10. Bake for 18–22 minutes until tops are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Let scones cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Keep butter and tools cold to achieve flaky layers. Do not overmix dough to avoid tough scones. Brush tops with cream for a golden finish. If kitchen is warm, chill dough for 15 minutes before shaping. Use fresh baking powder and soda for best rise.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone
  • Calories: 280
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: scones, sourdough scones, chocolate chip scones, flaky scones, breakfast, easy scones, buttery scones

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