Chai Tea Mini Biscuits
Infused with the warm, aromatic spices of chai, these Chai Tea Mini Biscuits are a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Featuring a blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves, these tender, buttery biscuits capture the cozy essence of a steaming cup of chai. The dough is enriched with black tea-infused milk and a hint of vanilla, adding depth and flavor to every bite. Perfectly bite-sized and ready in under 30 minutes, these mini biscuits are ideal for brunch spreads, afternoon tea, or as a snack alongside your favorite chai latte. Serve them warm with a drizzle of honey or a pat of butter for an irresistible treat that’s both comforting and unique.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 0.75 cup Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Black tea (loose leaf or 1 teabag)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt. Whisk well to distribute the spices evenly.
Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry mixture and cut it in using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
Remove from the heat and steep the black tea in the warm milk for 5 minutes. If using a tea bag, remove and discard the bag after steeping. If using loose leaf tea, strain the milk to remove the tea leaves.
Let the tea-infused milk cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to bring it together. Pat it out into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
Using a 1.5-inch biscuit cutter, cut out mini biscuits and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch of space between each.
Re-roll the scraps and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, honey, or your favorite chai tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.4 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.5 g | 322% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 280 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2030 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.0 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 318 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 663 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
