Name: Candied Orange, Roasted Hazelnut, and Bittersweet Chocolate Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 3/4 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar; 1/3 cup Cold Butter, Cubed; 1 Egg; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 3/4 cups Bittersweet Chocolate Chips; 2 1/2 tablespoons Candied Orange Peel, Cubed; Zest of One Orange; One Whole Egg, beaten for egg wash; 1/2 cup Chopped Hazelnuts; 1/2 cup Confectionery Sugar

Ingredients

All-Purpose Flour : 1 3/4 cup
Baking Powder : 1 3/4 teaspoon
Sea Salt : 1/2 teaspoon
Light Brown Sugar : 1/3 cup
Cold Butter, Cubed : 1/3 cup
Egg : 1
Heavy Cream : 1/2 cup
Bittersweet Chocolate Chips : 3/4 cups
Candied Orange Peel, Cubed : 2 1/2 tablespoons
Zest of One Orange :
One Whole Egg, beaten for egg wash :
Chopped Hazelnuts : 1/2 cup
Confectionery Sugar : 1/2 cup

Preparation

Prepare the Ingredients: Scale all ingredients and bring them to room temperature, except for the butter.
Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, baking powder, and sea salt into a mixing bowl. Add cold cubed butter and mix until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Create a well in the center of the dry mixture, then pour in the egg and heavy cream. Mix until the dough forms.
Incorporate Add-Ins: Fold in the bittersweet chocolate chips, candied orange peel, and orange zest for a burst of flavor.
Shape the Dough: Place the dough on your Silpat Perfect Pastry. Lightly flour the top and roll it into a rectangle about 8”L x 6”W x 5/8” thick.
Egg Wash and Topping: Brush the dough with the beaten egg. Sprinkle chopped hazelnuts on top and dust with confectionery sugar.
Cut and Mold: Using a pastry cutter, divide the dough into 12 triangles. Place each triangle into a cavity of the Silpat Perfect Scone Mold.
Bake: Position the Silpat Perfect Scone Mold on your Cook N Cool Tray and bake at 350°F (176°C) for 20 minutes or until the scones are golden.

Candied Orange, Roasted Hazelnut, and Bittersweet Chocolate Scones