Gingerbread Scones
Moist scones with a festive gingerbread flavor were a delightful second course
at
our ladies' luncheon. They are a scrumptious treat with tea or coffee-and
especially
nice to serve around Christmas SERVINGS: 12
CATEGORY: Breads
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min.
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup milk
1 egg, separated
Sugar
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ginger, baking soda,
salt and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a
small
bowl, combine the molasses, milk and egg yolk until smooth; stir into the flour
mixture
just until moistened.
Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an
8-in.
circle; cut into 12 wedges and place 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Beat
egg white until frothy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400° for
12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack. Serve warm.
Yield:
1 dozen. Enjoy.
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