Delicious homemade scones with dark chocolate chunks and zingy orange zest.
These scones are a real treat with a cup of tea in the afternoon. I love serving mine with some whipped orange & honey greek yogurt!
These scones are really simple to make and make eight warm scones to enjoy. They will keep for 3 days in air tight container too.
Chocolate Orange Scones
Course: SnacksDifficulty: EasyServings
8
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
234
kcalDelicious homemade scones with dark chocolate chunks and zingy orange zest.
Ingredients
225g self raising flour
50g unsalted butter
Zest of 1 orange
50g honey
75ml fresh orange juice
50ml unsweetened almond milk
100g dark chocolate chips
Optional to serve-
Greek yogurt
Honey
Orange zest
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°c and line a large baking tray with parchment.
- Add the self raising flour to a bowl, add the butter in small cubes to the bowl and rub together using your fingertips until fine breadcrumb texture.
- Add the orange zest, honey, orange juice and milk to the bowl, mix with a spoon until just coming together, then use your hands to bring the dough together.
- Add the chocolate chips and knead into the dough until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into a large circular disc and place on the prepared baking tray.
- Using a knife score the top of the dough into 8 even pieces. Then place in the oven to bake for 20-22 minutes. Until golden and cooked through.
- Allow to cool a little then serve still slightly warm.
- Optional- I like to serve mine with some greek yogurt mixed with a little honey and orange zest!
Notes
- PER SERVING- Kcal 234 Fat 9.5 Carbs 32 Protein 3.8