Description
Delightful Orange Chai Scones that blend zesty orange with warm chai spices for a comforting treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chai spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger)
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Zest of 1 orange (or lemon zest)
- Optional: Icing sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chai spices.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the orange zest and gradually pour in the heavy cream, mixing until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and shape it into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into wedges or use a round cutter.
- Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack and drizzle with a glaze made of icing sugar and orange juice if desired.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for a flaky texture. Avoid overworking the dough to prevent tough scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, baking, orange, chai, breakfast, brunch