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Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Homemade Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze are a delightful twist on the classic scone, infused with warming chai spices and topped with a sweet, aromatic maple chai glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these scones combine a tender crumb with the rich flavors of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg, finished with a luscious drizzle of maple syrup and strong brewed chai tea.

Ingredients

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Scone Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Maple Chai Glaze Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp strong brewed chai tea, cooled

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and all the chai spices — cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, cloves, and nutmeg to create a fragrant dry mix.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, which helps create flaky scones.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the whole milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and evenly mixed.
  5. Form Dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness in the scones.
  6. Shape and Cut: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead it very gently a few times, then pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
  7. Arrange and Bake: Place the wedges evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the scones turn golden brown on top and cooked through.
  8. Cool: Remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  9. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and 1 to 2 tablespoons of strong brewed chai tea until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
  10. Glaze the Scones: Drizzle the maple chai glaze over the cooled scones generously. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving for optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is very cold before cutting it into the flour to achieve flaky, tender scones.
  • You can adjust the chai spices to your preference for more or less spice intensity.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less chai tea; use more chai tea for a thinner glaze suitable for drizzling.
  • The scones are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat scones lightly in an oven or toaster oven to refresh their texture before serving.
  • Strong brewed chai tea can be made from chai tea bags or loose chai blend steeped in hot water for 5-7 minutes.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/homemade-chai-scones-with-maple-chai-glaze-recipe/