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Mini choc chip hot cross scones

With Easter fast approaching, try a new take on hot cross buns in the form of chocolatey scones.
Mini choc chip hot cross sconesWoman's Day
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Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to very hot, 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper.
2.In a large bowl, combine flour, choc bits, sugar and salt. Make a well in the centre and stir through cream and lemonade with a butter knife until just combined.
3.Turn out dough onto a lightly floured board. Knead lightly to combine. Gently flatten dough until 3cm thick.
4.Use a 5cm round cutter to cut out scones. Arrange close together on tray. Brush with extra cream.
5.Bake for 10-15 minutes, until scones are lightly browned and sound hollow when tapped. Allow to cool.
6.Fill a piping bag fitted with a writing tube with melted chocolate. Pipe chocolate crosses over cooled scones.

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