MacBanana Chocolate Chip Scones
This is a sweet and chocolatey scone, but not too sweet or filling; with a cake-like consistency and a hint of banana flavor.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 ripe mashed banana
1 large egg
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease the center of a baking sheet. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender, cut the butter or margarine into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal. In a separate small bowl, stir together the egg, mashed banana, buttermilk and vanilla extract until the consistency is relatively even.
Pour the banana mixture into the flour mixture and combine until a dough forms. The dough will be sticky. Spread the dough into the center of the cookie sheet and form it into a 9-inch circle. With a floured knife, cut the circle into 8 wedges, but do not separate them. Bake for 19-21 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the circle comes out clean.
Remove and place on a cooking rack- you may have to re-cut the wedges before transferring. Enjoy!