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Thank Goodness For Chocolate Chip Scones

By Anthony Cook


When it comes to the scone, there are some people who like them and some people who don't, but the people who do enjoy them absolutely love them. Chocolate chip scones are just one of the many varieties that these amazing treats come in, and there are just as many varieties as there are occasions when they can be enjoyed. No matter what is going on, it is always a great day for a scone.

Every once in a while, two or more good people can get into a silly argument about how a word is pronounced, and when it is a word like scone, the argument can sometimes get very heated. The truth is simply that since they became popular in so many very different areas in the world, people naturally put their own spin on the pronunciation. Depending on where you are, people might say scone so that it rhymes with either "cone" or "gone".

Like many different words, there is not exactly a clear point of when and where it originated. Most people agree that it was sometime in the early 1500s, when a number of obscure names for foods with similar qualities were somewhat blended together. Schoonbrood is a type of bread that came from Holland, and the bannock was a Scottish food which, when cut into smaller pieces, bore a striking resemblance to the scone we know and love today.

The way that these treats used to be made is by making them into one large, flat, round piece somewhat like a scone pie. It would then be cut into triangular slices and served. Now it is possible to bake these treats individually.

It is easy to find these delicious treats at your local grocery store or bakery. There is nothing better than picking up a scone or two, or even a dozen, and having them on hand for just the right time. It is a good idea to make sure they are nice and fresh, as freshness can make all the difference, and it is also a good idea to try a scone from a certain place before buying a whole dozen to make sure that they use a quality recipe.

Some people just have to take things into their own hands, and those individuals might consider making their own baked treats from scratch. There are numerous recipes to choose from online, and with enough time and resources, a home chef can experiment until they are completely satisfied with the taste and texture of their finished product. The payoff is getting to eat the delicious things, as well as sharing them with family and friends if there are any left over.

One of the best ways to eat a scone is with a piping hot cup of tea. Coffee is another popular way to take your scone, and the sweetness of the pastry compliments the flavor of the coffee just perfectly. Other times, it is just nice to have one with milk for dessert when one is feeling indulgent.

It is always worth it to ask a grandmother or any other relative who enjoys cooking if they have their own scone recipe. Most people find that these are just tastier than anything that can be found in a store. A lot of times, these have been passed down many generations and can be a more pure and original recipe.




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