Taste of Home
Gingerbread Scones
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: 1 dozen.
These moist scones' gingerbread flavor make them just right for serving around Christmastime. They are a scrumptious treat with tea or coffee. —David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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3 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
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1/3 cup molasses
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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1 large egg, separated, room temperature
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Coarse sugar
Directions
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1.
Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk molasses, milk and egg yolk until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened.
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2.
Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
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3.
In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
1 scone: 157 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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