GINGERBREAD SCONES

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From BH&G Holiday Cooking 1997 this recipe freezes well so you might consider making a double batch-one for now, one for later.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Scones

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1 egg yolk, beaten
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup milk
1 egg white, slightly beaten
sugar, for topping
pearl sugar (optional) or coarse white sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in butter or margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Make a well in the center of the mixture.
  • Stir together egg yolk, molasses, and milk in a small mixing bowl. Add all at once to center of the flour mixture. Stir with a fork till combined-mixture may seem dry.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough for 10-12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
  • Pat or lightly roll the dough into a 7-inch circle. Cut into 8 wedges. Arrange wedges about 1 inch apart on a ungreased baking sheet.
  • Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in a 400° oven for 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.7, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 39.9, Sodium 308.4, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.9, Protein 4.3

anowar hossen
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I found the glaze to be a bit too sweet.


Rosemary Rayford
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste.


i love giorno
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I'll definitely be making these again!


Md.Shanto Khan
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Delicious!


Sirena Hatcher
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! Will definitely make them again.


Fhhj Hgdg
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They're a great way to use up leftover gingerbread.


marius gheorghe
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These scones are the perfect fall treat. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor.


xd_corgi
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were really good. The glaze is what really makes them special.


Xawiiwo Maxamed
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These scones are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the way the ginger and cinnamon flavors come together.


waleed kamboh
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Absolutely delicious! I made these for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were.


shahzad bajwa
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Braziliran Anod
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These scones were a delightful holiday treat! The combination of warm ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg flavors with the sweet glaze was simply irresistible.