matcha scones with cream cheese glaze

“The delicate earthy flavor of matcha powder incorporated into a classic scone recipe, takes these beloved pastries to a whole new level of indulgence. The perfect scone is the one you make with matcha powder.

The first time I made scones was in culinary school, where I learned to make them using the mealy dough method. This technique is crucial when it comes to baking scones, as it ensures a tender and flaky texture. The mealy dough method involves incorporating butter into dry ingredients using a paddle attachment on a stand mixer. The goal is to mix the butter until it is well incorporated, resulting in a texture that resembles cornmeal and feels powdery to the touch.

As a big lover of matcha, I decided to experiment by adding some matcha powder into the dough mixture. If you're a fan of matcha and looking to indulge in some delightful scones, these are definitely the ones to make!

RECIPE NOTES

Making scones can be tricky at first. One important tip is to knead and mix the dough as little as possible. Overworking or overmixing can make the dough sticky and difficult to handle. Cutting the scones neatly on the side helps them rise better when baking.

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Yield: 8

By: Denise Martinez

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matcha scones with cream cheese glaze

Prep time: 20 MinTotal time: 20 Min

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Ingredients

• ceremonial grade matcha powder or culinary grade, 28 grams
• all purpose flour, 400 grams
• baking powder, 8 grams
• egg, 1 each
• butter, cold and cut into even cubes, 85 grams
• salt, 3 grams
• pure maple syrup, 113 grams
• vanilla extract, 4.2 grams
• milk, 185 grams
• confectioners sugar, for glaze
• cream cheese, for glaze

Instructions

Scones

1. preheat your oven to 400.
2. combine all dry ingredients into a mixing bowl of a stand mixer.
3. cut cold butter or other fat into 1-inch pieces.
4. using the paddle attachment, mix butter into dry ingredients thoroughly until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal and there are no large visible pieces of butter. the mixture should remain cool and powdery.
5. add liquid ingredients all at once to the bowl and mix with the paddle very briefly as soon as you see it come together. do not overwork the dough. the mixture should be just a tad dry.
6. on a clean working surface pour out the mixture out onto working surface.
7. finish combining the ingredients by hand. flatten and then fold the dough over itself using a bench scraper. the dough should look shaggy but still hold itself together.
8. once the rest of the flour has been worked into the dough, gently press and form the dough into a disc that is 1 inch to 1 1/2 thick.
9. using a knife, cut the dough into 8 wedges to form the scones, almost like a pizza pie.
10. place each of the scones on a parchment lined baking sheet and into the oven. bake for 15-18 minutes. i recommend underbaking these for a lighter bite that is less dense.
11. remove scones from the oven once they are done baking and let cool completely before adding glaze.

Cream Cheese Glaze

1. in a bowl of a stand mixer, add 1 cup of softened cream cheese and using a paddle, mix until the cream cheese has completely softened and is easily spreadable.
2. next, add about 1/4 of powdered sugar and mix to combine.
3. add in about 1 cup of milk, and mix together.
4. taste and continue adding sugar or milk until drizzle consistency. it should not be runny.
5. once the scones are completely cool, drizzle the glaze on top.

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hi, i’m denise!

I'm a Product Designer turned Home Chef. With professional training in both fields, I bring creativity and precision to the kitchen.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cook, my goal is to empower and inspire you through recipes and tips.

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