CITRUS GINGER SCONES

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This is a recipe out of bon appetit. They are buttery perfection and go great with a hot cup of tea. They also do really well made ahead and reheated, which is what I like about them.

Provided by ihvhope

Categories     Scones

Time 28m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
11 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup whipping cream, plus
2 tablespoons whipping cream
2/3 cup diced crystallized ginger

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 400 and lightly flour baking sheet.
  • blend flour, sugar, backing powder, and lemon peel in processor.
  • add butter using on/off turns, cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • transfer mixture to large bowl and make well in center then add 3/4 cup cream, using fork to stir until just moist.
  • Mix in ginger.
  • transfer dough to flowered surface and knead gently until smooth, about 8 turns. divide dough in half and pat each portion into 3/4 inch thick round.
  • Cut each round into 6 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing 1 inch apart. Brush tops with remaining 2 tablespoons cream.
  • Bake scones until light brown, about 18 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.7, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 99.3, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 5.6, Protein 2.9

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