Scones, Almond-Cardamom

By OralW

Cardamom gives these tender scones a hint of fall.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chopped toasted almonds
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 cup butter, chilled, cut up
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt or buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease large baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. Process flour, chopped almonds, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder and cardamom in food processor. Add butter; process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-size pieces. Place in large bowl.

3. Combine eggs and yogurt in small bowl. Stir into dry ingredients just until dough forms. (If necessary, add additional 1 to 2 tablespoons yogurt.) With 1/3 cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup, scoop dough into mounds about 3 inches apart on baking sheet. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar; press several almond slices into each scone.

4. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until light brown. Immediately remove from baking sheet; cool on wire rack. Serve warm.