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Apple Cardamom Scones

Una Baker | February 19, 2021

I just love all the benefits of spices and being creative with them in so many recipes.  Cardamom is one of favorites right now.  The pods hold their flavor and you only need to ground a few to get the flavor and an aromatic scent in your kitchen.  You will see this spice popping in some of the upcoming recipes.  This particular recipe I used ground cardamom because it blends perfectly with the flour.
One thing I have learned that I did not know is Cardamom is very beneficial to healing digestive problems as well as many other health issues.  Attached is a little info on the history and benefits of Cardamom.

APPLE CARDAMOM SCONES

INGREDIENTS
2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tblspn baking powder
2 tblspns granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tspns ground cardamom
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 pound (1 stick) cold unsalted butter cubed (keep chilled in the fridge)
3 large eggs – lightly beaten
1 cup buttermilk (or heavy cream)
2 medium Granny Smith apples – peeled, cored and chopped in a Cuisinart. (I like to add a tablespoon of lemon in this process to avoid browning.)

Preheat oven 400 F
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.
Gradually add in cubes of chilled butter and cut in with a pastry blender or by rubbing in with your hands until you have a pea like consistency. Do not over mix.
In a separate bowl, beat 2 of the eggs until they are light and fluffy. Reserve the third egg for brushing the top of the scones prior to baking. Mix in buttermilk or cream. Then blend in the chopped apples.
(I originally added the apples to the dough after the egg mixture however, found this way worked much better.)
Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and slowly mix in the egg mixture.
Stir the dough until in comes together. Do not over mix.
Form into a ball and place on a lightly floured surface.
Dust a rolling pin and roll out the dough to approx 1” thick. Do not overwork the dough or you will loose the flakey texture when baked.
I like to make a long rectangle and cut into triangular shapes which will result in fewer scarps.
Place scones on a lined baking sheet about 1” apart.
Beat the 3rd egg in a bowl with a tablespoon of water. Brush the top of each scone with egg wash.
I like to sprinkle a little coarse salt or sugar to finish off the scone prior to baking.
Bake for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Scones are always best when eaten when freshly baked and warm.
Have fun with this recipe! I do like to add a little lemon or orange zest in the flour mixture before mixing all the other ingredients.

Bon appétit

4 Comments

  • Karen February 19, 2021 at 11:16 am

    I can’t wait to bake! This brings back memories of post-surf treats you offered … delicious, warm scones wrapped in a basket in the back of your VW van!
    Miss you!

    Reply
  • Una February 19, 2021 at 11:22 am

    Karen, I miss you and surfing! Love to all…..XOXO

    Reply
  • Coleen February 21, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Looks good Una..will try them. Reading a book you might like Dirt (adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth. Looking for the secret of French cooking. By Bill Buford

    Reply
  • Maureen February 24, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Love a good scone recipe!
    Going to read Dirt Colleen.
    Hugs

    Reply
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