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Chai Scones

Delightful chai scones with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for breakfast or as a snack with tea or coffee.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American, Bakery
Servings 8 scones
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Scone Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons very cold unsalted butter, diced into cubes Ensure it's very cold for flakiness.
  • ½ cup very cold heavy cream Keep it cold to maintain texture.
  • 2 large eggs, divided One egg used for egg wash.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out scones
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon chai spice blend
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Maple Chai Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chai spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Pinch kosher salt

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pull the butter, heavy cream, and eggs out of the refrigerator.
  • Measure the heavy cream into a 2-cup liquid measure, then whisk in 1 large egg and 1 large egg yolk. Set this mixture in the freezer to chill.

Making the Dough

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice blend, and kosher salt. Pulse a few times to mix.
  • Add the cold butter to the flour mixture in the food processor. Pulse until the butter is cut into the flour, about 25-30 pulses. Some butter pieces should be small but some should remain larger.
  • Gradually add the cream and egg mixture to the flour and butter. Pulse until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides. It should be slightly wet, and pieces of butter should still be visible.

Chilling and Baking

  • Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Form it into a ball and then press it into a disc. Wrap in plastic and place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
  • Roll the dough out on a floured surface. For full-sized scones, roll into a 1-inch thick circle and cut into 8 wedges. For mini scones, roll to ½-inch thick and cut into strips, then into smaller triangles.
  • Place the scones on the baking sheet and brush them with the reserved egg white.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before glazing.

Glazing

  • While the scones bake, mix the powdered sugar, chai spice, vanilla extract, heavy cream, maple syrup, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  • Dip the tops of the scones into the glaze to coat them well. Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

These scones are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the oven or slightly cooled. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
Keyword Baking, Chai Scones, Homemade Scones, Maple Glaze