Chocolate Cinnamon Scones
 
 
Makes 5-6 scones
Ingredients
Filling:
  • ¼ cup roughly chopped dark chocolate
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Finish:
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dough:
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 egg, beaten, divided
Instructions
Make the filling:
  1. In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until chocolate is finely ground. Set aside.
Make the finish:
  1. In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
Make and bake the scones:
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter and rub it into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it resembles coarse meal.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the evaporated milk and half of the egg (reserve the remaining egg for the finish); mix well.
  4. Add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
  5. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and pat into a ¾"-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half, turn it 90 degrees and pat into a ¾"-thick rectangle. Spread the filling in an even layer over the top of the dough. Fold into thirds, like a business letter, and pat into a ¾"-thick rectangle. Fold the dough in half, turn it 90 degrees and pat into a 1"-thick rectangle. Flour your work surface as necessary to prevent sticking.
  6. Cut out scones with a round cutter and transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Press together scraps and cut out one or two more scones.
  7. Brush tops of scones with reserved egg and sprinkle with finish.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer scones to a wire rack to cool.
Recipe by Two of a Kind at http://www.twoofakindcooks.com/chocolate-cinnamon-scones/