fig scones

These cardamom fig scones are absolutely delicious and so easy to prepare. The orange glaze takes them to a whole new level!

Cardamom Fig Scones

figs figs

pastry flour

sugar

1½ tsps cardamom powder

Tbsp baking powder

salt

Tbsp orange zest

butter

walnuts or pecans ((chopped))

buttermilk ((plus 2 Tbsp))

Tbsp orange juice

tsp vanilla extract

Tbsp half and half

tsp orange juice

vanilla extract

orange

preheat oven

Preheat oven to 400°F  (375℉ convection oven)

soak dried figs

If using dried figs, soak in warm water until plump, then strain and chop into pieces. Discard the tough stems.

mix dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cardamom, baking powder, salt, and orange zest. Cube or shred the frozen butter into the bowl, then use a pastry cutter to blend the flour mixture until crumbly.

add nuts and chopped figs

Fold chopped walnuts or pecans into the flour mixture until evenly coated. Next, fold in the chopped figs.

mix wet ingredients

In a small bowl, whisk buttermilk, orange juice, vanilla, and egg. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture then pour the wet ingredients into the well.

mix wet and dry ingredients

Use a fork to gradually incorporate the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Don&#39;t overwork the dough. If the dough still has crumbly, dry dough, add 1 tablespoon of buttermilk at a time until you have a shaggy dough.

shape dough into a disc

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently shape into an 8&quot; disc. Divide dough into 8 to 12 wedges using a bench scraper. If using fresh figs, you can press a fig slice into each wedge.

transfer to baking sheet and bake

Transfer scones to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Leave plenty of room in between the scones, as they will expand. Brush scones with half and half. Optionally, sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.

cool on wire rack

Cool scones on a wire rack while you make the glaze.

make glaze, drizzle over scones

Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange juice, and zest until smooth in consistency. Drizzle over cooled scones, and enjoy!

Prepare Glaze

I love scones and these are wonderful! They are so delicious, I just love the unique flavor they have.  Thanks for another winning recipe, Hilda, I enjoyed them so much.

I made these today (before you updated the recipe) and they are wonderful. I used just over 1/3 cup buttermilk and chilled the dough for about 10 minutes before shaping to reduce spreading, which worked well. After dicing the figs, I put them in the freezer for about 7 minutes to help keep them firmer and less like jam after baking. I also reduced the cardamom to 1/2 teaspoon and added 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, and used Fiori di Sicilia to amp up the orange flavor instead of plain vanilla -- both of these changes were just a matter of personal taste. I'd like to make them again with your changes -- I've never made scones with pastry flour, so would like very much to understand why you made that change (always learning!).

Our fig tree was loaded with tons of figs this year.  Thanks for your recipe  that I  was able to use the figs to make  delicious scone for family and friends.  ♡♡♡

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