Description
Deliciously cozy scones infused with the flavors of Earl Grey tea, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: orange zest or lavender
- Optional: powdered sugar for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and Earl Grey tea leaves.
- Add the cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cream and vanilla, mixing just until combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and press into a round shape, about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with a bit of cream.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- If desired, glaze while warm with a mix of powdered sugar, brewed Earl Grey, and vanilla.
Notes
Keep the butter cold for flaky scones. Don’t overwork the dough. For a crispy crust, sprinkle sanding sugar on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg