Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Scones

Ingredients

• 1.5 teaspoons almond extract 
• 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
• 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
• 0.5 cup buttermilk 
• 1  eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup hazelnuts chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 1 cup semi chocolate chips 
• 6 tablespoons butter unsalted chilled

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven
• wire rack
• blender
• serrated knife

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9 inch diameter circle in the center of a baking sheet.
2. In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut the butter into 1/2 inch cubes, and distribute evenly over flour mixture. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into the flour mixture. Stir together buttermilk, egg, and extract; add to the flour mixture, and stir to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips and hazelnuts. The dough will be sticky.
4. Spread the dough into an 8 inch diameter circle on the baking sheet.
5. Cut with a serrated knife into 8 wedges.
6. Bake for 17 to 19 minutes, or until the top in lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes.
7. Transfer scones to the wire rack to cool, and cut into wedges.
8. Serve warm, or cool completely and store in airtight container.