Orange Chocolate Chip Scones

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This recipe is based on a recipe i slightly altered. it called for poppy seeds instead of the chocolate chips. i had already began making the recipe when i discovered my stash of poppy seeds had gone bad. so in an attempt to continue making the original recipe i subbed in mini-chocolate chips. i also used regular milk instead of cream and added baking powder to the list of ingredients. this recipe came out pretty darn good. it was even better the next morning.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Combine the first eight ingredients and using a pastry cutter or fork make a coarse meal.

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In a separate bowl combine the milk , egg , orange juice and vanilla extract until smooth.

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Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon just until blended.

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Turn the dough into a floured surface and knead slightly five or six times.

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Roll the dough out to 3 / 4 inch thick and cut into rounds with a floured 2 inch biscuit cutter.

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Sprinkle tops with coarse sugar before baking.

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Bake 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, mini chocolate chip, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, orange rind, unsalted butter, milk, egg, orange juice, vanilla, coarse sugar