Favorite Chocolate Chip Sourdough Scones with Maple Glaze

Light, flaky, and sweetened slightly with sugar and chocolate chips, these sourdough scones are a favorite in our household! Baked until golden and then topped with a buttered maple glaze, they are out of this world delicious. This recipe accommodates both active sourdough starter and sourdough discard to create an easy breakfast anytime.

Scones are high up on my list of favorite breakfasts. Delicious and so darn easy to make, right? They can easily accommodate sweet or savory, making them a great year round choice. I recently made cheddar and herb scones (divine), and I immediately knew I wanted to create something a little on the sweeter side.

Enter chocolate chip scones with buttered maple glaze. Yup, heavenly.

Now, since I have recently jumped on board the sourdough train, I have found myself with a lot of sourdough discard, which honestly I love. I’ve been adding it to a variety of recipes (see sourdough tortillas here), and love the flavor it brings. Its also a good way to add in some gut healthy prebiotics to basically any recipe, and these scones are no exception.

What Exactly is Sourdough Discard?

Discard is the part of the sourdough starter that is removed before feeding the starter. Not true to its name, sourdough starter discard is actually a wonderful thing! Although not active enough to rise a loaf of bread, it is still a great ingredient to add to many different recipes for some extra nutrition and flavor.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Wholesome ingredients: This sourdough scone recipe is packed with flavor using simple staple ingredients.
• Quick and easy: This recipe can be made in one bowl and bakes up in about 20 minutes, making it a great go to breakfast or snack. The scone dough can also be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days for use at a later time.
• Versatile: This sourdough scone recipe works great as a base recipe to accommodate other flavors. Simply swap out the chocolate chips for your favorite add-ins.

Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this recipe for delicious sourdough scones, you will need:

• 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour- I use organic unbleached flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar- I used white sugar for this recipe
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt– I use Redmond mineral salt.
• 1/2 cup sourdough discard- Active sourdough starter will also work!
• 1 stick very cold butter– I use salted butter, but unsalted will also work just fine.
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp cream- Whole milk also works as a good substitute.
• 1 cup chocolate chips- Semi-sweet, dark chocolate, or milk chocolate are all delicious in this recipe.

How to Make Sourdough Scones

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, lightly mix together.
2. Add in the frozen grated butter. Using a pastry cutter or your hands, begin to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. You may still find some larger pieces of butter in your dough…this is okay and definitely a good thing.
3. Create a well in the center of your dough by lightly pressing the dough against the sides of the mixing bowl. Add in sourdough discard, 1 beaten egg, cream, and vanilla extract. Slowly begin combining the wet and dry ingredients together. Once combined, add in the chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
4. Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface and begin to bring together into a ball. Flatten out into a rough 8 inch disc and then cut into 6 triangles using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
5. Place the scones onto a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silpat baking mat, making sure to leave a little room in between each scone. Add them to the fridge to stay cold while the oven preheats to 400 degrees F.
6. Once the oven is ready, pull the scones from the fridge and brush an egg wash or heavy cream over the tops of the scones. This will ensure a nice golden brown color.
7. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned on the top.
8. Store leftover scones on the counter at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

How to Make Buttered Maple Glaze

Optional but definitely delicious, this maple glaze comes together quickly. To make it, you will need:

• 6 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• good pinch of salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar

1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add in the butter and maple syrup, whisking until the butter has completely melted and combined with the syrup.
2. Remove from heat and add in 1 tsp of vanilla extract, pinch salt, and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Whisk together until completely smooth.
3. Pour the glaze over the cooled scones. Enjoy!

Tips for Successful Scones

• Refrigerate before baking. For best results, keep the scone dough as cold as possible. To avoid over-spreading, I recommend chilling the scones for at least 10 minutes in the refrigerator before baking. I usually do this while I am waiting for my oven to come up to temp! You can even refrigerate the dough overnight and for up to three days for a quick breakfast in the morning.
• Use cold butter. Using cold cubed butter ensures the scones will have that flaky texture we all love! I highly recommend you use frozen butter that has been grated, as it is the real key to success here. Make sure to work the cold butter into the dry ingredients to create crumbs. The butter/flour crumbs melt as the scones bake, releasing steam and creating air pockets. These pockets create a flaky center while keeping the edges crumbly and crisp.
• If you don’t want to work the cold butter into the dry ingredients by hand, you could definitely use a food processor to assist you with this step. Make sure lightly pulse the dough just until it resembles coarse crumbs- you don’t want to overmix!
• These scones are very versatile! Experiment with different delicious add ins.
• If you prefer smaller scones, you can always cut the scone dough into 8 equal pieces, rather than six.

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rachael