Ingredients
– 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes
– ½ cup very cold heavy cream
– 2 large eggs, divided
– 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out scones
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 tablespoon chai spice blend (cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, allspice)
– ½ teaspoon kosher salt
– 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
– 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 3 tablespoons heavy cream
– 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
– Pinch of kosher salt
Instructions
1-Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. This sets the stage for even baking and helps prevent sticking.
2-In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, chai spice blend, and kosher salt to evenly distribute the flavors.
3-Next, cut the very cold unsalted butter into small cubes and work it into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or your fingers. Keep going until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs, which is crucial for that light, flaky texture.
4-Then, stir in the very cold heavy cream and one of the large eggs until the dough just comes together don’t overmix to keep things tender.
5-Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently shape it into a 1-inch thick round. Cut it into 8 wedges and place them on your prepared baking sheet. Pop them in the oven for 15-18 minutes until they’re golden brown. While they bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, heavy cream, pure maple syrup, and a pinch of kosher salt for the glaze.
6-Once the scones are out of the oven and cooled a bit, drizzle on that luscious maple chai glaze. For more baking inspiration, explore our no-knead cinnamon rolls, which offer a similar spiced delight with minimal effort. This method ensures your scones turn out perfectly every time, making breakfast feel like a treat.
Notes
☃️ Use very cold butter and heavy cream to create flaky scones.
🍴 Handle dough gently to avoid tough scones.
🍁 Prepare glaze while scones bake for easy finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Baking time: 15-18 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
