Description
Delicious and aromatic Orange Chai Scones infused with sweet orange zest and warming chai spices.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 large egg
- Milk for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and chai spices.
- Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently, shaping into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into wedges or round scones and transfer to the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with milk.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Handle the dough gently to avoid tough scones. Feel free to substitute ingredients for dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, orange, chai, baking, breakfast, brunch