Vanilla + Cardamom Scones With Strawberry Curd

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Vanilla + Cardamom Scones With Strawberry Curd

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Ingredients

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Vanilla + Cardamom Scones With Strawberry Curd

3 cups flour

⅓ cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 tsp ground cardamon

1 ½ sticks ButterCut In 1/2 In. Cubes

1 egg(whisked)

¾ cup Buttermilk

½ cup Whipping Cream+ More For Brushing

2 ¼ teaspoons Vanilla ExtractDivided

¼ cup Powdered Sugar

1 tbsp Milk Or Cream

Preheat oven to 375* F. In a medium bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cardamom. Toss very cold butter in the flour. Using your hands, work quickly to break the butter into the flour until it is pea-sized. You may have some larger, flatter pieces.

Make a well in the center. Add the egg, buttermilk, cream, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Mix until just incorporated. The dough will be sticky.

Turn dough onto a floured surface. Press into a 1-inch disk. Cut into 8 sections. Alternatively, for smaller scones, you could press it into two 1/2 in. disks and cut each of those into 8 sections. Space on a baking sheet 2 inches apart. Brush each scone with cream. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.

Meanwhile, whisk the powdered sugar, 1 Tbs. of milk, and 1/4 tsp. of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over scones. Serve with curd (recipe below).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Keep Butter Ice-Cold ❄️
Cut your butter into small cubes and freeze for at least 15 minutes before mixing into the dough—this creates pockets of steam that yield tender, flaky scones with distinct layers.
Toast Your Cardamom Seeds 🌟
Lightly toast whole cardamom pods in a dry pan for 1-2 minutes, then grind fresh just before adding to your dough to unlock maximum aromatic intensity and flavor complexity.
Handle Dough Minimally ✋
Mix only until the dough just comes together—overmixing develops gluten and results in dense, tough scones instead of the desired light, tender crumb.
Brush with Egg Wash Before Baking 🥚
Beat an egg with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush generously over shaped scones just before baking for a beautiful golden exterior and subtle shine.
Chill Shaped Scones Before Baking ❄️
Refrigerate cut scones for 20-30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and ensure a more pronounced rise with a tender interior and crispy exterior.