Sarah Ferguson`s Chocolate Chip Scones

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2: Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Step 4: With a pastry blender or a large fork, cut in the butter to make coarse crumbs. (Tip: Make sure butter is well chilled to produce the flakiest texture.)

Step 5: Stir in the chocolate chips.

Step 6: Mix in the orange juice to form a dough.

Step 7: Turn out the dough on a floured surface.

Step 8: Pat or roll into a 9-inch circle about 1/2-inch thick.

Step 9: With a 2 1/2-inch fluted biscuit cutter, cut out 12 scones,

Step 10: Pushing the dough scraps together for the last few,

Step 11: If necessary.

Step 12: Transfer the scones to the baking sheet.

Step 13: Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes