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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, salt, and instant espresso powder.

Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the lightly beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Gently mix with a fork or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be shaggy.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a disc about 3/4-inch thick. Do not knead.

Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. You can gently re-pat the scraps to cut more scones.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the scones are baking, prepare the optional glaze by whisking together the sifted powdered sugar and milk or coffee until smooth. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired drizzling consistency.

Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze, if using, once slightly cooled.


Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, whisk together the sifted flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, salt, and instant espresso powder.

Cut in the cold, cubed butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and the lightly beaten egg. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.

Gently mix with a fork or spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough will be shaggy.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a disc about 3/4-inch thick. Do not knead.

Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut out scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. You can gently re-pat the scraps to cut more scones.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

While the scones are baking, prepare the optional glaze by whisking together the sifted powdered sugar and milk or coffee until smooth. Add more liquid if needed to reach desired drizzling consistency.

Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze, if using, once slightly cooled.
