Pumpkin Ginger Scones Recipe

Pumpkin Ginger Scones Recipe
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75% would make again

“I made these lovely scones one day when looking for a way to use up leftover pumpkin, and I was not disappointed,” recalls Brenda Jackson of Garden City, Kansas. TIP: Brenda often uses her food processor to stir up the dough just until it comes together. “It so simple to prepare this way,” she assures.

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  • 8 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and baking soda. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, pumpkin and sour cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.
  • Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 249 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 51 mg cholesterol, 372 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Pumpkin Ginger Scones published in Quick Cooking November/December 2005, p26

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Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by cajun1

I have never tried scones before and found this recipe easy to follow. I added raisens and nuts. My husband even liked it and I have had request for the recipe.

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