Chocolate chip cinnamon scones

Ingredients

• 2 cups wheat flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 1 beaten egg

Step-by-step preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
3. Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks sandy.
4. Stir in the chocolate chips.
5. Gradually add the milk, mixing with a wooden spoon until the dough comes together.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead lightly until smooth.
7. Divide the dough into 8–10 equal pieces and shape them into balls.
8. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Brush the scones with beaten egg and bake for about 15–20 minutes, until golden and crisp outside.
10. Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
11. Serve warm with jam, cream or any topping you like.