Lievito Madre Discard Scones

Ingredients

• 250 grams flour ( I used half 0 and half 00 you can use all all purpose or a mix it with pastry flour)
• 40 g granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt (if you use unsalted butter then add 1/4 teaspoon of salt)
• 60 g butter (very cold or even frozen)
• 1 large egg
• 60 g lievito madre discard (not more than 2-3 days old)
• 85 g milk (whole or half and half cream)
• 40 g chocolate chips or raisins
• 1-2 tablespoons milk
• 1-2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt, add the cold butter and combine, stir in the chocolate chips or raisins if using.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl beat the egg, lievito madre and milk or half and half.

3. 3

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and combine roughly with a fork, move the mixture to a flat surface and bring together (do not over knead or mix). Pat into a disk shape approximately 1½ - 2 inches thick/ 3-5cm wrap in plastic and refrigerate for one hour or even overnight.

4. 4

   Pre-heat the oven to 375F/190C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Cut the dough into 6 triangles, place on the prepared baking sheet, brush with milk and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and baked through. Move to a wire rack to cool or eat warm. Enjoy!