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Pistachio Cardamom Scones

Here's how you make Pistachio Cardamom Scones
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  • Servings: 16
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
    • The following recipe serves 16 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cardamom, ground
  • 1 1/2 cups pistachios, shelled and chopped
  • 2 limes, zest only
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • Optional: 2 tablespoon buttermilk
  • Optional 2 teaspoons sugar
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

  • Step 2: Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet.

  • Step 3: In a mixing bowl whisk together the dry ingredients (flour -salt). Using your hands blend the butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly. Then add the chopped pistachios and lime zest; toss. Stir in buttermilk and the maple syrup. DO NOT OVERMIX.

  • Step 4: Divide dough into 2 balls and place them on a floured board. Pat dough down so you have flattened circular discs.

  • Step 5: For optional glaze: pour some buttermilk on top of each mounded disc, spreading evenly with a pastry brush. Sprinkle sugar over the discs (if desired). Cut each circular disc/mound into 8 wedges.

  • Step 6: Place scone on cookie sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until puffy and golden brown.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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