Description
These Orange Cardamom Cream Scones are a delightful breakfast treat with a burst of citrus flavor and warm, aromatic cardamom. Tender and buttery, they are perfect for a cozy morning indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cardamom, salt, and orange zest.
- Cut in Butter: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
- Shape Scones: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, pat into a circle, and cut into wedges.
- Bake: Transfer scones to baking sheet, brush with cream, and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze: (Optional) Mix powdered sugar with orange juice and drizzle over warm scones.
Notes
- Best served warm and fresh.
- Avoid overworking the dough for a softer texture.
- For a festive touch, add dried cranberries or white chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
