Name: Vanilla Bean Caramelized Pear Scones with Dark Chocolate Chunks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 large scones
Ingredients: 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large pear (I used Bartlett), cored and chopped small; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 pinch salt; 2½ cups (320 g) all-purpose flour, plus up to 3 tablespoons more as needed; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon ground mahlab (optional); 6 tablespoons (80 g) unsalted butter, chilled and diced; 1 cup (237 ml) half and half (or milk or cream); 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste; ½ cup (90 g) chopped dark chocolate (I used Chocoley Bittersweet Dark Indulgence Couverture Chocolate); 1 large egg, lightly beaten with 1½ tablespoons water (for eggwash); 2 teaspoons sugar, for sprinkling on top