Description
These Orange Cardamom Cream Scones are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of citrusy aroma and warm spice. The buttery, tender scones are infused with orange zest and fragrant cardamom, making them a lovely addition to any breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into small cubes)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cardamom, and orange zest.
- Add Butter: Add the cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently.
- Knead and Shape: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, pat into a round, and cut into wedges.
- Bake: Place the wedges on the baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 16–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These scones are best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- You can freeze unbaked scones and bake from frozen, adjusting the bake time.
- Serve with clotted cream, whipped butter, or orange marmalade.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
