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!

Courses Dessert

Difficulty Intermediate

Time

Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 50 mins

Servings 6

Ingredients

1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cardamom powder
1/4 tsp salt
5 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
1/2 + 1/8 cups heavy cream
1 orange zest
1 tsp orange juice

ICING INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup Confectionary sugar
1 tsp ground cardamon
1 tsp orange zest
1/2 an orange- juiced
Top with more zest and cardamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the flour with the sugar, baking powder, cardamom and salt.
Using your fingertips, blend in the butter until pea-size pieces form.
Stir in the heavy cream and orange juice, zest just until a dough forms.
Pat the dough into a 1-inch-thick round, about 9 inches in diameter. Cut the into 6 equal sticks 1inch thick.
Transfer to the prepared sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden. Transfer to a rack to cool slightly before serving.
Combine all ingredients to make icing.
Top with icing and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 301.55kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.69g18%
Saturated Fat 7.16g36%
Trans Fat 0.06g
Cholesterol 31.04mg11%
Sodium 190.52mg8%
Potassium 64.48mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 47.18g16%
Dietary Fiber 1.17g5%
Sugars 26.26g
Protein 3.09g7%

Vitamin A 102.74 IU
Vitamin C 7.27 mg
Calcium 102.41 mg
Iron 1.44 mg
Vitamin D 0.07 IU
Vitamin E 0.4 IU
Vitamin K 1.06 mcg
Thiamin 0.21 mg
Riboflavin 0.15 mg
Niacin 1.59 mg
Vitamin B6 0.02 mg
Folate 11.83 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.02 mcg
Phosphorus 150.62 mg
Magnesium 9.24 mg
Zinc 0.25 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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