1. Beat the warm milk with the sugar, eggs, salt and melted butter.

2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the dry yeast.

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3. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the liquids and knead until smooth, slightly sticky.

4. Form the dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for 1 hour.

5. Divide the dough into 12 portions and roll each into a ball. Set aside for 30 minutes.

6. Flatten the dough into a disc with the palm of your hand, place a piece of chocolate in the middle and pinch the edges together to form a ball.

7. Place 12 scones on a 20x20cm square baking sheet and leave for 30 minutes.

8. Brush the rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

9. Bake for 20 minutes at 180°C/350°F.