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Ginger Scones

Ginger Scones That Melt in Your Mouth and Spice Up Mornings

These ginger scones deliver a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth experience perfect for breakfast or snacks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: British
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Scone Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances color
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • mixed teaspoons Ground Spices (Ginger, etc.) Freshly ground preferred
  • 0.5 cups Cold Butter Use unsalted
  • 0.25 cups Fresh or Crystallized Ginger For flavor
  • 0.25 cups Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Buttermilk can be a substitute
  • 1 large Egg (for wash) Optional
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Sugar For sprinkling
  • to serve Clotted Cream or Butter

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • pastry cutter
  • sharp knife
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
  3. Incorporate cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Fold in fresh or crystallized ginger.
  5. Whisk heavy cream and brown sugar in a separate bowl until dissolved.
  6. Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just mixed.
  7. Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick disc and cut into 8 wedges.
  8. Transfer wedges to a baking sheet, brush with cream or egg wash, and sprinkle with sugar.
  9. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  10. Let cool briefly on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use cold ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.

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