Description
Deliciously fluffy and fragrant scones infused with orange zest and chai spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground chai tea leaves
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Optional: raisins, cranberries, or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in chai tea leaves and orange zest.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream and egg.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently 2-3 times, and pat into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut into scone shapes.
- Place on the baking sheet, brush with cream, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with vegan butter and use a plant-based cream. Refrigerating the dough for 20-30 minutes can help enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: scones, orange, chai, breakfast, baking, dessert