Description
Indulge in the warmth of Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These tender scones are infused with aromatic chai spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cardamom, making them an ideal companion for cozy afternoons or festive gatherings. The sweet maple chai glaze adds a luscious finish that elevates these scones to new heights. Enjoy them fresh from the oven alongside your favorite tea or coffee!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes
- ½ cup very cold heavy cream
- 2 large eggs, divided
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out scones
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream for glaze
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of kosher salt for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and salt.
- Add cold diced butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix chilled heavy cream with one egg and one egg yolk; gradually add to dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic, and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough to desired thickness and cut into wedges.
- Brush scone tops with reserved egg white and bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt until smooth.
- Dip cooled scones into the glaze and allow to set before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 146mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for fluffier scones. Experiment by adding nuts or dried fruit for extra flavor and texture.