Salted Dark Chocolate Pear Scones

April 28, 2014

Rich, dark chocolate and sweet, delicate pears combine with a sprinkling of sea salt to create soft, tender scone perfection!

1 1/4 C all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading and shaping
1 C whole wheat flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
1 C milk or heavy cream
1 C fresh pears, peeled, cored, and cut into pieces
1/2 C dark chocolate chips/chunks
heavy cream, for brushing
sea salt, for topping

Heat oven to 425. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a baking mat. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles a...
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Nutritions

Calories
1658

Sodium
200mg
8% DV

Fat
132g
203% DV

Protein
13g
26% DV

Carbs
73g
24% DV

Fiber
9g
36% DV

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