Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze Recipe
These Chai Scones are a flavorful twist on traditional scones, infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger. Finished with a sweet and fragrant maple chai glaze, they make a perfect indulgent treat for breakfast or afternoon tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-inspired
Ingredients
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Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
- ¾ cup milk
Maple Chai Glaze
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and the warm chai spices—cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Milk Gently: Gradually pour in the milk while gently mixing until the dough just starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
- Shape Dough: Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it lightly just to bring it together. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut Scones: Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into wedges, similar to slicing a pie.
- Bake: Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet spaced apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze: While the scones bake, whisk together the maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth to create a maple chai glaze.
- Glaze Scones: Once the scones are warm from the oven, drizzle the maple chai glaze generously over each wedge for a sweet finish.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold to achieve flaky scones.
- Do not overwork the dough to keep the scones light and tender.
- The glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more powdered sugar or maple syrup as needed.
- Serve scones warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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