McVities Scones

Ingredients

• For scones:
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 12 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon honey
• For chocolate glaze:
• 7 ounces dark chocolate
• 1/8 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs with the heavy cream just until combined, then put it aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Cut the cold butter into 1/4 inch cubes. Work the butter into the dry ingredients with an electric beater or pastry cutter until it is blended in and the bits are about pea-sized.
3. Add the egg mixture and beat it into the dough. Mix in the honey. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface, then roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut the scones with a 3-inch biscuit cutter. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet and bake until they have risen and turned golden brown, about 20 minutes. As the scones cool, prepare the glaze.
4. Make Chocolate Glaze: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter with the chocolate, stirring now and then. Stir in the heavy cream. Spread the glaze over the scones while it is still warm.