Amish Friendship Bread Mocha Chip Scones

Submitted by: Susan Buetow | Scraps of Life
Image (c) Susan Buetow | Scraps of Life

“Just the right amount of chocolate in these beautiful scones.”

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
Servings: 8-12
Yield: 8-12 scones

Ingredients

1 cup Amish Friendship Bread Starter
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 tablespoons International Cafe Mocha Mix
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chilled butter
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup natural applesauce
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Vanilla Glaze

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400° F (200° C).
2. In a mixing bowl combine flour, baking powder, mocha mix, baking soda and salt.
3. With a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of dry mixture; set aside.
4. In another bowl combine starter, applesauce and egg. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened. Knead in chocolate chips.
5. Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Shape into 4” x 12” rectangle. Cut rectangle into quarters (4” x 3”) and cut each piece on the diagonal to form 8 wedges.
6. Place wedges 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet. Top with mocha mix if desired.
7. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden.
8. Once cooled, top with glaze.
9. ENJOY!

Kitchen Notes

Add 2 tablespoons of the mocha mix with the vanilla glaze.

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L to R: no frosting (c) Susan Buetow | Scraps of Life