Chocolate And Pecan Scones

• 2 1/2 cups self-raising flour
• 3 tbsp cold butter, chopped
• 5 oz semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 None egg, beaten
• None None Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting and cream, to serve

1. Preheat the oven to 425u0b0F. Lightly grease a baking sheet.
2. Sift flour into a large bowl. Add butter. Rub in lightly using fingertips. Add chocolate, pecans and sugar. Mix well.
3. Mix milk and egg in a small bowl; reserve about 1 tbsp. Add remaining milk mixture to flour mixture; mix quickly to a soft, sticky dough. Do not over-mix.
4. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Knead lightly. Press or roll out dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut out 16 rounds. Place close together on prepared pan. Brush with reserved milk mixture.
5. Bake for 12-15 mins or until scones sound hollow when tapped. Cool on a wire rack.
6. Serve dusted with cocoa powder and accompanied with cream.

flour, cold butter, semisweet chocolate, pecans, sugar, milk, egg, cocoa

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