Description
Deliciously warm and spiced scones featuring the bright flavor of orange zest and aromatic chai spices, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chai spice mix (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, clove)
- 1/2 cup unsalted chilled butter (or vegan butter)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or buttermilk/non-dairy milk)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and chai spices until well combined.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and orange zest. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1-inch thick. Cut it into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
- Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool slightly before serving, either warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Serve with clotted cream, butter, or honey. For an added touch, sprinkle with extra orange zest before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: scones, orange, chai, baking, breakfast, dessert