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Homemade Cardamom Scones

Homemade Cardamom Scones That Bring Chai Bliss to Your Morning

These Homemade Cardamom Scones are a delightful twist on brunch, infused with cardamom for flavorful, fluffy goodness.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar deepens the flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use cold butter for best results.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt Use table salt in reduced amount if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Extract Can swap for vanilla extract and ground cardamom.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Extra helps brush before baking.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Confectioner's sugar also works.
  • 1 teaspoon Cardamom Extract (for Glaze) Continues the cardamom flavor theme.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Cardamom Sugar Regular sugar can be used if unavailable.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • pastry cutter
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, and a pinch of salt, then whisk until blended.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of cold cubed butter to the dry mixture and work it in until resembling coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in 1 teaspoon cardamom extract, 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup heavy cream, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough to a floured surface, knead gently, and shape into a disc about 1 inch thick. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
  6. Cut the chilled dough into 8-10 wedges, place on the baking sheet, brush with heavy cream, and sprinkle with cardamom sugar.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon cardamom extract, and heavy cream for the glaze.
  9. Once cool, drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and serve with a favorite beverage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For additional flavor variations, consider substituting cardamom with cinnamon or nutmeg. Always use cold ingredients for optimal texture.

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