Chocolate Chip Almond Scones

This were pretty good, not quite as thick or flaky as I would have liked, but they were pretty delicious. I would suggest with the chocolate and almonds that you watch carefully how much you put in because the measurements I have are not quite right, so there is not a "right" amount of chocolate and nuts to add in. You just don't want to let the consistency of the dough be too thick or you will have chocolate-almond bricks.

Anyway, these are delicious, just play around with the additional ingredients.

Chocolate Chip Almond Scones

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter. Mix the egg and milk in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture until moistened. Fold in almonds and chocolate chips.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead briefly. You may need to add more flour because the dough may be too sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick round. Cut into 15 small wedges, and place on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden brown.