GLAZED LEMON-GINGER SCONES

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Joanne Chang, the owner of Boston's celebrated Flour Bakery, has baked more scones than you can imagine. This version is one of her bestsellers--it's packed with flavor, thanks to the trifecta of ginger (fresh, dried, and crystallized), as well as the lemon in the batter and glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Yield Makes 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 3/4 sticks (14 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 to 10 pieces
1/2 cup cold buttermilk
1/2 cup cold heavy cream
1 large egg, well chilled
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Scones: Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center.
  • In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and lemon zest. Add butter; beat on low speed until butter is somewhat broken down with some visible pieces remaining, about 30 seconds.
  • In a liquid-measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, cream, egg, and grated ginger. With mixer on low, add buttermilk mixture and beat until dough just comes together, 20 to 30 seconds (there will still be some flour mixture at bottom of bowl).
  • Remove bowl from mixer. Using your hands, gather and lift dough, turning it over in the bowl, until remaining flour mixture has been incorporated into dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll out 1 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 10 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake until light golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes.
  • Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, thick, pourable glaze. Brush glaze over warm scones and serve.

Dustin Dieringer
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I've tried many different scone recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The scones are always light and fluffy, and the lemon-ginger flavor is perfect.


Naim Naim
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These scones are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Hsu Myat Noe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my scones came out flat and dense. I'm going to try again and see if I can get them right.


Kareem BTW
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These scones are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and they make a great special occasion treat.


md shaikh
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I love that these scones are made with fresh lemon and ginger. It gives them such a bright and flavorful taste.


Azan Jutt
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These scones are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Shagor
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but I really enjoyed these ones. They're not too dense or dry, and the lemon-ginger flavor is amazing.


Maya mama
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These scones are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and fluffy, and the glaze adds a touch of sweetness.


Treasurer Rwanda (FlasH TreasurEBugatti)
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I love the combination of lemon and ginger in these scones. They're so refreshing and flavorful.


Khaled Khaled
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I've never had a scone before, but these were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Kay Brown
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste, but they were still flavorful.


AR Gamer
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these ones are pretty good. The lemon and ginger flavors are really nice.


That default kid
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These scones are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love the glaze on top.


Jamal Jr
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Love, love, love these scones! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


booo kooo
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These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


SLD
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I followed the recipe exactly and my scones came out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Christian Huesca
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. They're a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Tyree smith
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I've tried many scone recipes, but these are by far the best. The lemon and ginger flavors are perfectly balanced, and the scones are so moist and tender.


JR Hasib Ahmed
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! They were light, fluffy, and full of lemon-ginger flavor. I especially loved the glaze, which added a touch of sweetness and crunch.