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Golden Ginger Scones

Moist scones fragrant with ginger and orange peel.

Quick Facts

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 12 to 14 minutes
Yield: 12 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons sugar, divided
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons Argo® Baking Powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons orange peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 425ºF.

    Combine flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, orange peel, soda and salt in a large bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or pastry blender until particles are fine. Beat together egg and buttermilk in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and toss with fork to mix thoroughly.

    Divide dough into 2 parts. Turn each half onto a heavily floured board. Knead lightly with floured hands 4 to 6 times.

    Pat in a circle 1/2 inch thick.Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place wedges on an ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each wedge with remaining sugar.

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until golden. Serve with honey butter or jelly.