Gingerbread Scones Recipe

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.

Step 2

Cut the butter in until mixture looks like coarse crumbs.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the molasses, milk and egg yolk until smooth.

Step 4

Stir into the flour mixture until moistened.

Step 5

Turn out onto floured surface and knead gently 6 times

Step 6

Pat into an 8" cricle and cut into 12 wedges and place 1" apart onto greased sheet.

Step 7

Beat egg white until frothy and brush over scones and sprinkle with sugar

Step 8

Bake @ 400 for 12 minutes, or until golden brown

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

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Tips for selecting ingredients

When selecting the butter for this recipe, make sure it is cold and cut into small cubes.
If you don't have cake flour, you can use all-purpose flour, but the texture may be slightly different.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute the cake flour for all-purpose flour. This substitution will make the scones slightly denser, but still delicious. All-purpose flour is more widely available and is typically more cost effective than cake flour.
Substitute the turbinado sugar for granulated sugar. This substitution will give the scones a slightly different texture and flavor. Granulated sugar is more widely available than turbinado sugar and can be used to give the scones a slightly crunchy texture.

Variations

Cranberry Orange Scones Substitute 1/2 cup dried cranberries for the molasses and add 1 teaspoon orange zest to the flour mixture. Increase the milk to 3/4 cup and replace the egg with 1/4 cup orange juice.

Serve with

Orange Honey Butter: A delicious and simple accompaniment for Gingerbread Scones, this butter is made with orange zest, honey, and butter. It's a great way to add a hint of sweetness and citrus flavor to the scones.

Cranberry Orange Compote: A delicious and tart compote made with fresh cranberries and orange juice, this is the perfect accompaniment to the sweet and citrusy Orange Honey Butter and Gingerbread Scones. The compote provides a nice balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal addition to the meal.

FAQ

Q: How long should I bake the scones?

A: Bake the scones at 400°F for 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown.

Q: What ingredients do I need for scones?

A: You will need all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, butter, sugar, an egg, and milk. Optional ingredients include dried fruit, nuts, and spices.

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Fun facts:

Fun Fact 1: Gingerbread has been around since the 11th century, with the oldest recipe found in a book from the court of the Holy Roman Emperor, Otto III.

Fun Fact 2: Gingerbread has been popularized by the Brothers Grimm fairytale, Hansel and Gretel, in which two children find a house made of gingerbread in the forest.