Orange Ginger Scones

Name: Orange Ginger Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 4 tablespoons sugar, divided; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 large egg; 1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

A sprinkling of sugar tops off these tender treats with a touch of sweetness. I like to serve them hot with butter and jam.—Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk sour cream and egg; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in orange zest.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 7-in. circle; cut each into six wedges.
Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 196 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 282mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Orange-Ginger Scones in Taste of Home April/May 2005

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rena 55

Sep 11, 2015

Love to make scones! I serve them often for some of the catering events I do for women. The ginger and orange are such a bright taste in these scones. I like to make Devonshire cream to serve with the scones.
elise87

Nov 24, 2009

Even my granddaughter,who usually doesn't like scones, really enjoyed these.