extreme flavors

Makes 10 biscuits

Filling
Raspberry jam

Biscuits
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into small pieces
1 large egg
1/4 cup heavy cream or milk

Glaze
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Garnish
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.

To prepare biscuits, in a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and cardamom. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut butter into flour mixture until coarse crumbs form.

In a small bowl, mix together egg and cream. Stir into the flour mixture until dough forms.

Brush tops with the glaze and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake the biscuits until golden, about 12 minutes. Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm.