I was asked to bring some biscuits or scones to the Mother's Day festivities this year. (Yes, I know. This post is very late. I made these back in May. I've just been bad at actually getting around to the write-ups.) I did make some plain drop biscuits, but I thought it would be nice to make a second variety as well. The plain ones are great for toppin and enjoying with cream and jam, but the flavoured ones can be nice to have just on their own (or maybe with a bit of butter). Both were appreciated.

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Chocolate-Orange Scones

Slightly adapted from The Big Book of Breakfast by Maryana Vollstedt

Ingredients

• 250g flour
• 1 Tbsp. baking powder
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. coarse sea salt, ground
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 c. chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 Tbsp. orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. Sift the baking powder into the flour.
3. Add the sugar and salt and stir to combine.
4. Cut in the butter.
5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
6. Beat the egg with the milk and orange zest.
7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix with a fork.
8. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few seconds.
9. Pat dough into a 20cm (8") round.
10. Cut into 8 equal wedges.
11. Transfer scones to baking sheet and bake until done (~12 minutes).