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A halved scone with butter and honey on it.
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Earl Grey Scones

Soft and fluffy scones flavored with Earl Grey tea. These easy-to-make, tender scones are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack on their own or spread liberally with butter and drizzled with honey.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Canadian
Servings: 6
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Jacqueline Piper

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Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Make the tea: Bring water almost to a boil. Measure 1/3 cup of the water in a mug and add two Earl Grey tea bags. Allow to steep for 5 minutes then allow it to cool to room temperature. (I put mine in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.)
  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Open the third tea bag and add the tea leaves to the dry mix. Whisk together well.
  • Add the cold butter: You can either cut the butter into small cubes or grate the butter in with a box grater. I prefer to grate it. Cover the butter in the flour mixture and then make snapping motions to combine the butter well with the flour mixture. You want small to medium sized pieces of butter, like pea-sized.
  • Add liquid: Add most of the cooled tea and the almond milk to the dry ingredients. Mix together until a dough forms. Add the rest of the liquid if you need it. The dough will be tacky but you don't want it to be too wet.
  • Cut scones: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured counter. Gently roll the dough into a circle about 8 inches wide. The dough should be about an inch thick.
    Cut into 6 wedges.
  • Brush the tops with almond milk (optional). This gives a more golden top once baked.
  • Bake scones: Bake on a baking sheet lined with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve with butter and honey.

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Notes

Don't want caffeine? Try caffeine-free Earl Grey tea bags like these ones by Tetley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 2mg