Chocolate Chip Scones

Chocolate Chip Scones
Ingredients:

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Egg wash + Granulated sugar (optional)

Instructions:  In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; whisk in sugar until well combined.  Knead in butter, using fingertips, until well incorporated and mealy.  In a small bowl, whisk together egg, yogurt and vanilla until well combined.  Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.  Stir in chocolate chips until just combined.  Chill dough for 45 minutes in refrigerator.

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.  

Dump dough onto a floured work surface, and lightly knead into a shaggy ball; shape into a 1-inch thick disc.  Slice into triangles or cut into rounds.  Transfer dough to a cookie sheet.  Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until light golden brown.  Cool 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool.

Makes 9 scones