Description
A straightforward recipe for making flavorful ginger scones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger.
- Pour in the cold milk all at once. Mix gently with a fork until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat or roll the dough to about 3/4 inch thickness.
- Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut out scones. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops of the scones lightly with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
- Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger to the dry ingredients.
- If you do not have crystallized ginger, use 2 tablespoons of ground ginger instead, but the texture will change.
- Serve warm with butter or jam.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: ginger scones, breakfast pastry, quick bread, crystallized ginger, tea time