Orange cardamom scones

Serves : 4

Preparation time : 15 minutes

Cooking time : 15 to 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 625 ml (2 ½ cups) flour
• 15 ml (1 tablespoon) baking powder (baking powder)
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) butter
• 180 ml (3/4 cup) milk
• 1 orange, zest
• 2.5ml (1/2 tsp.) cardamom, ground
• 30 ml (2 tbsp.) Grand Marnier
• 125 ml (1/2 cup) candied oranges, small cubes (or candied lemon)
• qs milk for scone tops

Preparation

1. Preheat oven, rack in center, to 190°C (375°F).
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
3. Stir in the butter; the dough should become sandy.
4. In a bowl, combine milk, zest, cardamom and Grand Marnier.
5. Stir in the liquid mixture; the dough will become soft.
6. Add the candied orange.
7. On a floured work surface, roll out the dough with floured hands.
8. Using a triangle-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the dough.
9. Place the dough pieces on an ovenproof tray lined with a silicone mat, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.