½cupUnsalted Butter (cold, frozen if possible)(1 stick)
1Egg
½cupHeavy cream
1tspOrange Zest
Glaze:
½cupConfectioners Sugar
2TBSPOrange Juice
2TBSPHeavy Cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees
Combine Flour, Sugar, Baking Powder, Salt and Cardamom (or any other herb/spice) in a food processor (or large cold bowl)
If you are using a food processor, cut the cold/frozen butter into small cubes and add to the food processor, pulse until mixture has the consistency of sand, (If you do not have a food processor, shred the cold/frozen butter with a cheese grater and thoroughly mix ) then transfer to a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, and egg until combined. Pour mixture into flour mixture. Add in orange zest (or any other fruit/nut), and gently fold with a wooden spoon until a flaky dough forms.
Split the dough in half, and put half of the dough onto a lightly floured surface, fold dough onto itself 3 times, then form it into a 1 inch thick round pie. Using a floured knife, cut into 6-8 pieces. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
Place triangles onto parchment lined baking pans. Bake for 12-15 mins or until golden brown and crispy on the sides.
Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk Confectioner sugar, Orange juice and Heavy cream until combined. Drizzle onto scones.
For more glaze that is more precisely placed, let the scone cool completely. Also add in more confectionery sugar until desired thickness.