Chocolate Scones

Description
A plain scones mixture is transformed into a chocolate treat by the simple addition of chocolate chips

Ingredients

 * 2 cups self-raising flour, sieved (strained)
 * ¼ cup butter
 * 1 tablespoon caster sugar
 * ⅓ cup chocolate chips
 * ⅔ cup milk (150ml)

Directions

 * 1) Lightly grease a baking tray cookie sheet.
 * 2) Place the flour in a mixing bowl.
 * 3) Cut the butter into small pieces and rub it into the flour with your fingertips.
 * 4) Until the scone mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
 * 5) Stir in the caster superfine sugar and chocolate chips.
 * 6) Mix in enough milk to form a soft dough.
 * 7) On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to form a rectangle 10 – 15 cm inches, about 2.5 cm / 1 inch thick.
 * 8) Cut the dough into 9 squares.
 * 9) Place the scones spaced well apart on the prepared baking try cookie sheet.
 * 10) Brush with a little milk and bake in a preheated oven 220°C / 425°F / gas mark 7, for 10–12 minutes until the scones are risen and golden.