Description
Delight in the warm, inviting flavors of Chai Pear Scones, a perfect treat for any time of day, combining tender, flaky scones with the aromatic spices of chai and sweet pears.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe Bosc pear
- peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter
- cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices until well combined.
- Cut in the cold butter with a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced pear and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the buttermilk, stirring until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch thick circle.
- Cut into wedges or use a biscuit cutter to create scones and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow the scones to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure your butter is very cold and avoid overworking the dough to keep the scones tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Chai Pear Scones, scone recipe, baking, dessert, pear pastries