Chai Scones with Maple Glaze
Delight in these aromatic chai scones topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for breakfast or teatime.
Ingredients
Dough
- 2 cups all purpose flour (plus more for dusting work surface)
- 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar (plus more for sprinkling on top)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- Pinch optional ground cloves
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons cold unsalted butter (see notes)
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup cold heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cream or milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix dry ingredients, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Whisk together cream, egg, vanilla; combine with dry ingredients to form dough. Shape into a disc, cut into 8 wedges.
- Arrange scones on baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden. Cool slightly.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients, add cream for desired consistency. Drizzle over warm scones before serving.
Notes
Use frozen butter for easier grating and better texture.