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Sourdough Chocolate Chip Scones Close-up of freshly baked chocolate chip scones drizzled with vanilla glaze, golden brown and flaky texture, soft interior with visible chocolate chunks, on a white surface, natural soft lighting, shallow depth of field, food photography, high resolution, cozy bakery style

Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones

Delicious, fluffy Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones made with sourdough discard and chocolate chunks for a unique twist on a classic treat.
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, baked goods
Keyword: baking, chocolate chip scones, easy scones, scones, sourdough discard
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
proofing time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 537kcal
Cost: 6$

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour plus extra if needed
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoon cold butter grated, chilled for ease of grating
  • 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips for a different texture
  • ¼ cup sourdough discard use from a 100% hydration starter or substitute with additional flour for no-discard option
  • ¼ cup milk plus 1 Tbsp, divided for dough and glaze
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425ºF.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  • Grate the cold butter into the dry ingredients. Stir until the butter is evenly distributed with no large lumps remaining.
  • Add the chocolate chunks and mix to combine.
    Overhead shot of a white mixing bowl filled with flour and chocolate chunks on a white marble surface, natural soft light, minimalistic food photography, high detail, realistic texture, baking preparation scene, neutral tones, high resolution
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
    Top-down view of a white ceramic bowl with a black rim on a white marble countertop, containing two raw eggs, visible egg yolks and egg whites mixed with vanilla extract, soft natural lighting, minimal food photography, high resolution, clean background, realistic details
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough forms a cohesive ball, ensuring no dry flour remains. If the dough is too dry, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time.
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  • Shape the dough into a ball in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow it to proof for 1-3 hours, or until the dough has increased in volume by about a quarter (or doubled for the fluffiest scones).
  • On a piece of parchment paper, flatten the dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut the circle into 6 wedges (for smaller scones, cut into 8 wedges).
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  • Transfer the cut scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-17 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove the scones from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon milk to form a thick glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Notes

These scones are a perfect way to use up sourdough discard or skip the proofing time for a quicker version. Either way, they are light, tender, and full of melty chocolate!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 537kcal (27%) | Carbohydrates: 72g (24%) | Protein: 8g (16%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 14g (88%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg (27%) | Sodium: 454mg (20%) | Potassium: 221mg (6%) | Fiber: 3g (13%) | Sugar: 32g (36%) | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 11mg (61%)
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