Ingredients
10 tbsp (140 g) butter, cold
1/2 cup (125g) heavy cream, plus more for brushing
1 cup (220g) sourdough discard, cold from the fridge
1 egg yolk, cold from the fridge
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
2 cups + 2 tbsp (260g) all purpose flour
1/4 cup (30g) rolled oats
1/3 cup (70g) dark or light brown sugar
2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp cardamom
Lingonberry Glaze
2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
1 cup (140g) fresh or frozen lingonberries, defrosted
2 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Freeze the butter: Using the large holes of a box grater, grate the butter. Transfer to a bowl and place in the freezer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, discard, vanilla and egg yolk.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugars, baking powder, cardamom and salt. Using a fork, toss the grated butter to coat. Then stir in the sourdough mixture until just combined. Knead the dough a few times to bring it together.
- Dump the dough onto a clean work surface and use your hands to press and shape the dough into an 8″disc shape. Cut into 8 wedges. Place on the sheet pan and freeze until firm, about 30 minutes or up to 8 hours. To long-ferment: Store the covered scones in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 375. Brush the tops of the scones with cream (if you are not making the glaze sprinkle with a little sugar). Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden and cooked though. Let cool a few minutes before glazing.
For the glaze
- Sift the powdered sugar into a bowl.
- Place the lingonberries into a fine mesh strainer set over another bowl. Smash the berries releasing as much juice as possible. Measure out 2 tablespoons of juice and add the the bowl of powdered sugar along with the cream. Whisk until smooth and creamy.