Masala Chai Tea Scones

*You will have a more flavourful spice blend if you buy these spices in their whole form and grind them yourself in a blender/food processor.

Mix the flour, baking powder, salt, brown sugar, and spices in a large bowl. Cut in butter until evenly distributed throughout mixture. In a separate bowl beat two eggs. Add milk and vanilla. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until dough forms. Knead 20 times. Form into two 3/4 inch thick rounds. Score the dough to create natural pieces. Place a star anise flower on each of the scored pieces.

Place dough rounds on ungreased baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.