
INGREDIENTS
SCONES
- 2 cup ¾ all-purpose flour
- cup ⅓ sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- cup ½ butter cold and diced
- 2 eggs
- zest of one orange
- cup ½ half and half
GLAZE
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons to 3 orange juice
INSTRUCTIONS
SCONES
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
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Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles small pebbles.
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Stir in the eggs and the orange zest.
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Add in the half and half, and stir until the dough just comes together.
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On a floured surface, dump out the dough and gently knead it a few times until the dough is smooth and stays together. Roll or pat out into a 9 inch circle (doesn’t have to be exact). Gently fold one side of the dough towards the center, then fold the other side all the way over- like you are making an envelope (this should give you a rectangle shape).
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Roll or pat out the dough until it is 3 inches by 18 inches. Cut this into 6, 3 inch squares, then cut each square in half. Transfer scones onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
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Place scones in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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After 30 minutes, remove the scones from the freezer and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool while you make the orange glaze
ORANGE GLAZE
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice- depending on the consistency you like.
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Pour the glaze over the scones and enjoy!