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Chocolate Chip Scones




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 2 cups self-rising flour*
  
• 3 T sugar
  
• 1/2 cup shortening
  
• 1/2 cup milk
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 tsp vanilla
  
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a baking sheet.
   
2. In a large bowl combine the flour and sugar. Using a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine the milk,e gg, and vanilla. Add to the crumb mixture along with the chocolate chips, blending with a fork until the mixture clings together and forms a soft dough.
   
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5 or 6 times. With a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough into a 7" round. Cut it into 4 to 8 wedges. Place the scones 1" apart ont he prepared baking sheet. Pierce the tops with the tines of a fork. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot.
   






Final Comments


*If self-rising flour is unavailable substitute 2 cups flour, 2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.

Makes 4 to 8 scones.