Easiest Vegan Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe
Hockey pucks, door-stoppers, giant balls of flour… These are the things I typically hear when referring to scones. Fortunately, none of these are true of a scone… At least, not a well-prepared scone.
These vegan chocolate chip scones are guaranteed to knock your socks off. We’re talkin’ buttery, crispy-on-the-outside, yet oh-so-moist on the inside realness here.
First, I have a confession to make:
I’ve royally angered the scone gods.
Not too long ago, I published a vegan “scone” recipe that was.. Well, wrong.
No, really. I’m not even linking to the posts because they’re that offensive.
Now, don’t get me wrong: the recipes were delicious.. They just weren’t scones; they were cookie recipes.
So What Should a Vegan Chocolate Chip Scone Taste Like!?
After the blunder, I did what any obsessive person would do: I thoroughly researched the topic of scones.
Now, despite their terrible, dry reputation; scones shouldn’t be either too dry or too moist.
In the past, my only introduction to scones were these terribly dense, crumbly messes served at a cafe.. So you can’t really blame me for not having a proper reference.
“Not for me!” I thought to myself as I nearly choked on crumbs (as I’m sure others did as well).
Other times, fearing their dry reputation, people have a tendency to under-bake scones.. resulting in a chewy, soggy mess.
No thank you.
Instead?
Scones should be slightly browned on the outside, with a bit of crispiness.. All while maintaining inner softness without any under-baking occurring.
It sounds more difficult than it is, but what this comes down to is the dough consistency. The best change I made was learning how to “undermix” the dough, maintaining small pockets of flour.
Any over-mixing, on the contrary, will result in a stereotypical tough scone.. And honestly, a tough scone is better suited for hand-to-hand combat than eating.
Easiest Vegan Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe in Existence!
Beside these scones being unbelievably delicious, I can’t believe how easy they are to throw together.
I am happy to say that (other than rolling and cutting), these vegan scones are made almost entirely in a stand mixer! I know I’m not the only one appreciating the simplicity.
(Can I get an amen!?)
Here’s the Video Recipe for Vegan Chocolate Chip Scones
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Easiest Vegan Chocolate Chip Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 flax eggs 1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 Tablespoons water per "egg"
- 1 1/2 sticks vegan butter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour + more for dusting
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup soy milk
- 1 cup non-dairy chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Start by putting the butter in the freezer, this is especially important if your home is warm
- Otherwise, prepare your flax eggs by whisking ground flaxseeds with water. Let sit for approximately 15 minutes, or until thickened
- In a stand mixer, incorporate the flour, sugar, and baking powder together on a low speed
- Next, cube the butter, pour into flour mixture, and mix on low until butter has become pea-sized
- Add the eggs and milk now, and again mix on low for just a moment (until the mixture has barely come together)
- Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix very quickly once again, the goal being to mix the dough as lightly as possible
- On a floured surface, pour out the mixture into a small mound
- With your hands, lightly push the outside edges together to begin forming a large ball
- Turn onto its side a couple of times to get a semi-uniform shape
- Now, with a rolling pin, roll the dough out to 3/4" - 1 inch thick.. Reshaping the outer edges as needed to keep round
- Now flour a sharp knife and separate dough into 8 equal triangle-shaped pieces
- Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 20-24 minutes
- Remove from oven once slightly golden and let cool on tray for 5 minutes
- Try not to burn yourself as you devour the deliciousness