Sweets

CARDAMON ORANGE BISCUITS

These fragrant cardamom and warmly spiced orange scones have a delicate, fresh flavor and just the right crumbly-moist texture. Pairs perfectly with my homemade chai recipe!

Prep Time20 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time50 mins

Yield: 6 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
 ¼ cup sugar
 1 ½ tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp cardamom powder
 ¼ tsp salt
 5 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
 ½ + 1/8 cups heavy cream
 1 orange zest
 1 tsp orange juice
ICING INGREDIENTS
 ½ cup Confectionary sugar
 1 tsp ground cardamon
 1 tsp orange zest
 ½ an orange- juiced
 Top with more zest and cardamon

DIRECTIONS
1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt.

3

Using your fingertips, blend in the butter until pea-size pieces form.

4

Stir in the heavy cream and orange juice, zest just until a dough forms.

5

Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick round, about 9 inches in diameter. Cut the into 6 equal sticks 1inch thick.

6

Transfer to the prepared sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

7

Combine all ingredients to make icing.

8

Top with icing and enjoy!

Ingredients

Yield: 6 biscuits
INGREDIENTS
 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
 ¼ cup sugar
 1 ½ tsp baking powder
 ½ tsp cardamom powder
 ¼ tsp salt
 5 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
 ½ + 1/8 cups heavy cream
 1 orange zest
 1 tsp orange juice
ICING INGREDIENTS
 ½ cup Confectionary sugar
 1 tsp ground cardamon
 1 tsp orange zest
 ½ an orange- juiced
 Top with more zest and cardamon

Directions

DIRECTIONS
1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt.

3

Using your fingertips, blend in the butter until pea-size pieces form.

4

Stir in the heavy cream and orange juice, zest just until a dough forms.

5

Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick round, about 9 inches in diameter. Cut the into 6 equal sticks 1inch thick.

6

Transfer to the prepared sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.

7

Combine all ingredients to make icing.

8

Top with icing and enjoy!

Cardamon Orange Biscuits

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