Gingerbread Scones

Name: Gingerbread Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, British, German
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed; 1/3 cup molasses; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg, separated, room temperature; Coarse sugar

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.

Yield 1 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

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

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
Coarse sugar

Directions

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.
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.
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.

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

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