These lovely orange cardamom scones, with the subtle flavors of cardamom and orange, are sure to please the pickiest eater in your family. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack.
How to make Orange Cardamom Scones.
Hi everybody! I’m Heather, from Bake, Run, Live! I’m relatively new at blogging (August will be 1 year), so I am completely thrilled and honored that Chef Dennis has asked me to do a guest post! I admire Chef Dennis, both for his recipes and for being willing to share his blogging knowledge with us. I have learned a great deal, just by reading his “Ask Chef Dennis” posts.
I was tempted to follow Chef Dennis’ recent recipe lead, and make something with strawberries. Sadly, locally grown strawberries are still a few more weeks out in my area. So, I’ll just have to make do with bookmarking all those strawberry posts (gelato- I’m looking at you!).
So, for my guest post, I decided to make Orange Cardamom Scones. I love all things breakfast, and I really enjoy making a batch of scones on Saturday mornings after my long run (have to replenish those carbs, you know!). Scones are easy to put together and are really versatile- kind of like cookies (and I love cookies!). This particular batch has cardamom and orange zest in the scones, then I juiced the orange and made a quick glaze (I like things sweet). You could easily leave off the orange glaze, but I like the extra pop of citrus.
A scone and a cup of hot chocolate, and I’m ready to tackle my Saturday to-do list (item #1- take a nap!).
Thank you for reading…and Chef Dennis, thank you for letting me spread my blogging wings! And I’ll leave you with the tagline that I put on all my recipe posts…”Made with love, not calories!”
If you’ve tried this scone recipe or any other recipe on askchefdennis.com please don’t forget to rate the recipe and let me know where you found it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on Instagram @chefdenniseats and @chefdennistravels, Twitter and Facebook.
You might also like my Meyer Lemon Scones.
These lovely orange cardamom scones, with the subtle flavors of cardamom and orange, are sure to please the pickiest eater in your family. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack.
- 2 ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- ½ cup butter cold and diced
- 2 eggs
- zest of one orange
- ½ cup half and half
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice use a little more if necessary
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
- Using a fork or pastry cutter, cut in the butter until the mixture resembles small pebbles.
- Stir in the eggs and the orange zest.
- Add in the half and half, and stir until the dough just comes together.
- 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).
- 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.
- Place scones in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- 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
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange juice- depending on the consistency you like.
- Pour the glaze over the scones and enjoy!
CJ at Food Stories says
May 30, 2012 at 7:53 amThx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can’t wait to see what your next post will be!
Steve @ the black peppercorn says
May 28, 2012 at 3:32 pmoooh these scones look delish. I baked scones for a tea party I catered this weekend so I am in the mood for these things. I love the orange and cardamom flavour notes in this one. YUM!! Happy Memorial Day!!
torviewtoronto says
May 28, 2012 at 12:51 pmflavourful looking scones
Pauline says
May 27, 2012 at 3:56 pmStrangely you’re looking for a new recipe for scones and along comes a Foodie from Foodbuzz with just the right thing again! well maybe it’s not so strange when there are so many lovely recipes on here. saved and buzzed, thank you!
mangiabella says
May 27, 2012 at 3:33 pmHeather this looks so lovely. I have yet to make scones, something that is definitely on my “foodie bucket list” – and I have not yet tried cardamom….I know, right?! Slowly but surely Wonderful guest post! Dennis, I always have some serious withdrawals from your blog every time life has me doing a major balancing act and I fall behind in writing and reading posts. A few deaths and crazy circumstances have had me juggling overtime, and now that I’ve been catching up I can’t help but smile. You are such a treasure. I know I have said it before but it merits repeating. I feel you through your words as you give of yourself, heart and soul…your posts on guest posting and staying true to yourself were so poignant. I am always so enriched after reading your posts, and still have to go back to all the bookmarks from posts I’ve flagged with tips and recipes and things to remember. Thank you so much for all of your support to date, all of your wisdom, all of it…every last ounce. I do hope we can connect in person one day, I long to hear more stories of “your journey” and Mama Jennette and everything that has prepared you for such a time as this…have a truly glorious weekend
Anna says
May 26, 2012 at 10:47 amI love scones! I could eat them everyday! Wonderful recipe, Heather! Off to hang around on your blog. Thank you for sharing!
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
May 26, 2012 at 12:54 amThese look fantastic. I haven’t had a scone for breakfast since moving to Australia. They aren’t a breakfast thing here. It’s a morning or afternoon tea thing.
I made them for breakfast once and my husband looked at me as if I’d walked in from Mars. “Scones? Breakfast? not done, dear.”
I laughed and ate them.
Lynn says
May 25, 2012 at 4:32 pmI was doing a quick email check, catching up on sites I follow before going cycling. This is so appropriate, I can relate to Heather exercising to keep fit!
While I’m not usually a scone fan, (healthy muffins are my middle name) cardamom is one of my favorite spices. And due to my sweet tooth, I like things glazed- look forward to trying these scones. Thanks for sharing!
RavieNomNoms says
May 25, 2012 at 12:36 pmOh wow, what a lovely scone! Looks delectable!
Mei-I @ Gastronomic Nomad says
May 25, 2012 at 8:48 amI love scones and obsessed with cardamom. So what’s not to love about this recipe! Great job on your guest blog Heather! Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
Anita at Hungry Couple says
May 25, 2012 at 5:25 amWhat a delicious sounding recipe. I am a huge fan of scones. Not such a huge fan of running but, hey, we can’t be sitting around all day just shoving scones into our mouths, can we? Can we?? Oh well, thanks for another great guest post and have a wonderful long holiday weekend to both of you!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:51 amAnita,
Well, I do say that my baked goods are “made with love, not calories”, so as long as you are also baking with love- I think you are fine with not running!!!!
Thank you- I hope you also have a great holiday weekend!
Emily @ Life on Food says
May 25, 2012 at 4:56 amI am very much ready for summer. Have a great weekend! Now I am off to Bake, Run, Live.
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:49 amEmily,
I am also ready for summer! I’m looking forward to your visit! 🙂
Betty Ann @Mango_Queen says
May 24, 2012 at 11:48 pmOh these orange scones look amazing! Coincidentally I was just staring at the oranges here on the counter and wondered what to do with them. This recipe is perfect for the weekend! Nice guest post, Heather. And thanks for bringing this to us, Chef Dennis! Take it easy this long weekend!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:47 amBetty Ann,
Thank you! These would be a great make-ahead for the weekend! Make them and freeze them, and then just bake as needed!
anna says
May 24, 2012 at 11:19 pmmmm i love fresh oranges so much, i always forget how good they are as an ingredient. and with cardamom! gorgeous.
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:45 amAnna,
I like oranges, but I don’t use them as often as I should.
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
May 24, 2012 at 9:40 pmI love scones & am more than a little fond of a good glaze
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:43 amLaura,
Scones are becoming more of a staple in my house! I love all the different flavor combinations!
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
May 24, 2012 at 7:50 pmYou now how much I love scones…. these look marvelous!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:41 amThanks Brian!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
May 24, 2012 at 7:33 pmHey Chef and Heather. I saw the scones on facebook and HAD to pop over immediately. I adore scones and, as it happens, I love cardamom. This looks like a match made in heaven. I think the icing on top should be considered essential! it looks amazing.
Chef, again, thanks. Heather, nice to meet you. Going to head over to your little spot in the world now. Cheers!
Heather @ Bake, Run, Live says
May 25, 2012 at 7:40 amI’m relatively new to cardamom, but I like the flavor so I am looking forward to using it more often!
And I agree with you- the icing on top is essential!!