Chai Scones
Chai Scones are not just for your morning coffee; they're a delightful ode to the ancient spice blend, offering a warm, aromatic journey in every bite. Dive into the scrumptious world of Chai Scones and experience the magic of tradition revamped! ☕️🍽️✨
Ingredients
For the Chai Tea
- 1 Spiced Delights Chai Spice Pack
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups milk
For the Scones
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup chai tea (cooled)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare Chai Tea: In a saucepan, combine water and add the entire contents of the Spiced Delights - Chai Spice Pack. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it steep for 15-20 minutes. Add milk and steep for an additional 5 minutes. Strain and set aside to cool.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Chai Scones: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the prepared chai tea (cooled), heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Form Dough: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly crumbly.
- Shape and Cut Scones: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out scones.
- Bake: Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow the chai scones to cool on a wire rack.
- Glaze: If desired, you can make a simple glaze by mixing 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of the remaining chai tea together.