Zesty Orange and Dark Chocolate Scones

makes 8 scones

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegan granulated sugar +1 Tablespoon for sprinkling
1 Tablespoon organic orange zest
2 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold Earth Balance margarine, cut in 6 pieces
1 flax seed “egg”
{1 Tablespoon flax seed milled meal + 2 Tablespoons water}
1/4 cup plus 4 Tablespoons “buttermilk”
{So Delicious Coconut Milk + 2 teaspoons Apple Cider Vinegar}
3 ounces Equal Exchange 71% dark chocolate squares, coarsely chopped
or 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Method
Preheat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, sift together flour, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Using a pastry cutter, cut in margarine until mixture resembles wet sand. In 2 small and separate bowls, prepare the flax seed “egg” and set aside for 3 minutes. Repeat with “buttermilk” process. Combine both ingredients into the flour mixture all at once, stirring enough to make a soft dough. Use your hands to bring the dough together. Fold in the dark chocolate.
Turn out onto a floured board and knead about 15 times. Roll or pat out into circle to a 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 8 small triangles. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush some non-dairy milk on top of each scone and sprinkle with some vegan granulated sugar.
Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes or until slightly browned on the tops.

1. singerinkitchen 27 January 2011 at 15:13

   

   If you want to read more about the recipe: check it out here: http://www.singerskitchen.com/2011/01/zesty-orange-and-dark-chocolate-scones.html

   
   
2. EleonoraNW3 27 January 2011 at 17:11

   

   These are so good!! Well done!!

   
   
3. ascanio 27 January 2011 at 21:08

   

   I love scones!! perfect for a mid-afternoon snack with a cup of tea (or even better…hot chocolate..)