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Cardamom Scones with Cardamom Glaze Recipe

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These Cardamom Scones are flaky, tender, and infused with the warm, aromatic flavor of cardamom. Perfectly balanced with a slight sweetness and topped with a delicate cardamom glaze, these scones make a delightful treat for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea. The recipe uses a food processor for quick dough preparation but also includes tips for making the dough by hand, making it versatile for all bakers.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 8 Tbsp unsalted butter, cubed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp cardamom extract (or vanilla extract + 1/2 tsp ground cardamom)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1–2 Tbsp heavy cream (for brushing on the scones)
  • 2 tbsp cardamom sugar (or regular sugar)

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp milk
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream (for glaze consistency and brushing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Blend dry ingredients and butter: In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, and cubed butter. Pulse for about 5 seconds until the butter breaks down into fine crumbles, creating a sandy texture.
  3. Add wet ingredients: Add cardamom extract, sour cream, and heavy cream to the processor. Pulse for about 5 seconds until the dough starts to come together and pulls away from the sides. It may remain slightly crumbly which is ideal for flaky scones.
  4. Shape and chill dough: Transfer the dough to the lined baking sheet. Gently knead it into a ball and press down until about 1 inch thick. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up the dough and develop texture.
  5. Preheat oven: While chilling, preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  6. Slice dough: Remove dough from fridge and slice into 8-10 wedges. Separate each wedge on the tray so they don’t touch while baking. Alternatively, use a cookie cutter as preferred.
  7. Brush and sprinkle: Lightly brush the scone tops with milk or heavy cream. Sprinkle generously with cardamom sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish.
  8. Bake scones: Bake for 18-20 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown and scones are cooked through. Allow scones to cool on the tray for 15-20 minutes before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
  9. Prepare glaze: Whisk half the powdered sugar with heavy cream and cardamom extract until smooth. Gradually add the remaining powdered sugar, mixing until the glaze thickens to a drizzle consistency.
  10. Glaze the scones: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones. Serve warm or let cool completely on a wire rack for best texture.
  11. Make scones by hand (optional): Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Grate cold butter and incorporate with fingertips until mixture is crumbly with some small clumps. Mix wet ingredients carefully with a dough whisk or wooden spoon to avoid adding excess moisture.
  12. Shape scones by hand: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough and cut into shapes with a bench scraper, knife, or cookie cutter. Transfer to baking tray and refrigerate as above before baking.

Notes

  • Using a food processor speeds up the dough mixing and ensures even distribution of butter for flaky scones.
  • Chilling the dough before baking is essential for flaky texture and for easier slicing.
  • Cardamom sugar can be substituted with regular sugar if unavailable, but cardamom adds a unique aromatic flavor.
  • Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough scones; a slightly crumbly dough is ideal.
  • Let the scones cool before glazing to keep the glaze from melting and running off.
  • These scones freeze well either before or after baking; thaw and reheat gently before serving.

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