Perfect Chocolate Chip Scones My GoTo Buttery Tender Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) fine sea salt
• 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into 1/4-inch (6 mm) cubes
• 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream, very cold
• 1 large egg (about 50 g), cold
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup (135 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) heavy cream or a beaten egg for brushing (for finishing)
• 1–2 teaspoons granulated or coarse sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
• Alternative: 3/4 cup (180 ml) buttermilk in place of heavy cream + egg (optional substitution)