Choc-hazelnut scones

Method

• 1
  Preheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Position oven rack in the top half of oven.
• 2
  Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add cocoa, choc bits and hazelnuts. Stir to combine.
• 3
  Make a well in centre of mixture. Add buttermilk. Using a flat-bladed knife, stir until a sticky dough forms. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until just smooth.
• 4
  Roll dough out between baking paper to a 20cm square. Cut into 16 squares.
• 5
  Place scones, just touching, on prepared tray. Brush with buttermilk. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and hollow when tapped. Serve dusted with cocoa.