chocolate scones

           Here is a recipe  I tried from winning a batch of these  from the scout auction

Chocolate Chip Scones

2 c. flour

1 T. baking powder

½ t. salt

¼ c. sugar plus 3 T.

1 scant c. choc. Chips

1 ¼ c. cream

3 T. butter, melted

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.  Mix dry ingredients leaving the 3 T. of sugar for later.  Add cream and mix with fork till just blended. 

Knead dough ten times.  Shape dough into pie-sized circle.(or rectangle)  With sharp knife cut into 12-16 pieces ( make pie cuts)(or not).  Brush with butter and sprinkle 3 T. sugar.

Bake 14 minutes.(13)
my changes are in parentheses!