Cardamom Scones

Step 1: Add the dry ingredients to a large mixing bowl and grate the butter.

Step 2: With your fingertips, incorporate the chunks of butter into the flour mixture until well incorporated

Step 3: Be careful not to add more moisture!

Step 4: Dump the scone dough onto the prepared baking sheet and gently knead it into a ball.

Step 5: Press down until the scones are about 1 inch tall and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge.

Step 6: While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 400 F.

Step 7: Remove the scones from the fridge, slice into 8-10 wedges and separate on the tray to avoid touching as they rise.

Step 8: Lightly brush the tops of the scones with cream, then sprinkle with mixed cardamom sugar.

Step 9: Bake for 18-20 minutes.

Step 10: When done, the scones will be golden brown on the bottoms.

Step 11: Allow the scones to cool on the tray as you prepare the glaze.

Step 12: For the best appearance, let the scones cool at least 15-20 minutes before glazing.

Step 13: To make the glaze: Sift sugar and cardamom together.

Step 14: Whisk together half of the powdered sugar mixture with the heavy cream .

Step 15: Once the mixture starts to come together, add the remaining powdered sugar.

Step 16: Adding enough cream to drizzle.

Step 17: Drizzle the glaze over the scones.