Alpine Chai Scones with Orange Glaze

Light scones with Alpine Chai throughout and a fresh orange glaze on top.

Important: This recipe was created specifically for Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea. Do not substitute another tea blend. Most alternatives contain black tea and a different balance of spices, which will alter the flavour, texture and caffeine content.

Makes: 10  |  Preparation: 20 minutes  |  Baking: 14 to 17 minutes

Ingredients

• 450 g self-raising flour
• 2 tablespoons caster sugar
• 2 teaspoons Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea, ground to a fine powder
• Pinch of salt
• 80 g cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 250 to 280 ml milk
• Finely grated zest of 1 orange
• For the glaze: 100 g icing sugar and 1 to 2 tablespoons orange juice

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C fan-forced. Line a baking tray.
2. Mix the flour, sugar, finely ground Alpine Apothecary Alpine Chai Herbal Tea and salt.
3. Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir through the orange zest.
4. Add enough milk to form a soft dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and pat to 3 cm thick.
5. Cut into rounds, place close together on the tray and brush the tops with a little extra milk.
6. Bake for 14 to 17 minutes. Cool slightly, then drizzle with the orange glaze.

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