Vanilla Chai Scones {Made with Bigelow Tea -- #TrendTea}
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Serves: 8
 
These plush, buttery scones are scented with sweet and spicy vanilla chai from Bigelow Tea -- infused right in the batter! They make for the perfect pick-me-up.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛th tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛th tsp ground ginger
  • 6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small chunks
  • ⅔ cup Bigelow Vanilla Chai tea, brewed & cooled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • FOR GLAZE:
  • ¼ cup Bigelow Vanilla Chai tea, brewed & cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cream or milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • Cinnamon sugar, for topping
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with wax paper or a silicone liner; if using wax paper, mist the paper lightly with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices until combined. Using two forks or a pastry blender, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs or begins to look sandy. Create a well in the center of the mixture.
  3. Add the brewed tea, egg and vanilla and begin mixing until a soft dough forms; do NOT over mix -- this will create a tough scone. Pat the dough into an 8" round circle onto the prepared baking sheet. Lightly score the dough into 8 wedges using the tip of a knife.
  4. Bake the scones for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant. Allow the scones to cool completely on the pan before cutting them completely along the score lines.
  5. In a small bowl, combing the remaining brewed tea, vanilla extract and milk with the powdered sugar until a soft glaze forms -- you want it to be thick enough to stick to the scones but still runny enough to drizzle -- add more powdered sugar or cream/tea if needed.
  6. Drizzle the glaze on top of the scones and immediately top with cinnamon sugar. Allow the glaze to set, about 5 minutes, before serving. Store leftovers airtight, at room temperature.
Recipe by The Domestic Rebel at https://thedomesticrebel.com/2014/08/06/vanilla-chai-scones/