CHOCOLATE CHIP SOURDOUGH SCONES

Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 stick unsalted butter (frozen or very cold)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sourdough starter (discard)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream (milk or half and half can be used)
2 tablespoons heavy cream (milk or half and half can be used)
3 tablespoons sanding sugar (coarse sugar)

Steps:

In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, salt and baking powder together. Use a cheese grater to grate the butter into the bowl. Toss the grated butter with the flour mixture with a fork to coat and separate the pieces of butter. Cut the flour into the butter using a pastry cutter or a bench scraper until the mixture comes together in pea size crumbs. Add the chocolate chips to the mixture and stir.
In a separate bowl, whisk the starter, egg, vanilla extract and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and use a fork to gently mix. The dough will be crumbly, resist the urge to add more liquid.
Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and use your hands to press and shape the dough into an 8" disc shape. (Use a small amount of flour if needed to help it from sticking to the surface.)
Cut the dough into 8 wedges using a bench scraper or a large knife. Arrange the wedges onto a parchment lined baking sheet with space in between each wedge. Place the baking sheet in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Brush the top of the scones with heavy cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the scones are golden brown. Remove and serve warm.