Orange Cardamom Scones (Print Version)

Flaky scones scented with cardamom and orange zest for a warmly spiced, citrusy treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

→ Other Ingredients

06 - 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
07 - Zest of 1 orange
08 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, kosher salt, and ground cardamom until thoroughly blended.
03 - Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some larger pea-sized pieces.
04 - Fold in the freshly grated orange zest, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
05 - Pour in the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Stir gently with a fork just until the dough comes together and no dry pockets remain. Do not overmix.
06 - Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick circle. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut the circle into 8 even wedges.
07 - Arrange wedges on the prepared baking sheet, spacing slightly apart. Bake for 15–18 minutes until scones are golden and set.
08 - Allow scones to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Bright citrus flavor wakes up your taste buds
  • Cardamom offers a comforting and unique twist
  • No mixer needed and ready in just thirty minutes
  • Perfect with your morning coffee or afternoon tea
02 -
  • Great source of cozy flavor with minimal effort
  • Leftovers can be frozen and reheated without losing texture
  • Works with different kinds of citrus if you feel creative
03 -
  • Work quickly with cold butter to keep your scones extra fluffy
  • Overmixing the dough will make scones tough so stop as soon as things come together
  • If making an orange glaze add the juice slowly to the sugar so it is thick enough to drizzle but not too runny

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