Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- pastry cutter
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Scone Dough
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder Ensure it’s fresh for the best rise
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors
- 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom Warm aromatic spice
- 1/2 cup Cold butter Keep chilled for best texture
- 1 cup Heavy cream Can use half-and-half
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest Zest the outer layer
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Dried cranberries Can substitute with raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
Making the Scones
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cardamom until well blended.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the heavy cream, orange zest, and dried cranberries until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut it into wedges.
- Place the scone wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the scones on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra sweetness, drizzle with a glaze of powdered sugar and orange juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg
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