GINGERBREAD SCONES

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These moist scones' gingerbread flavor make them just right for serving around Christmastime. They are a scrumptious treat with tea or coffee. -David Bostedt, Zephyrhills, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, separated, room temperature
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk molasses, milk and egg yolk until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges. Place wedges 1 in. apart on a greased baking sheet., In a small bowl, beat egg white until frothy; brush over scones. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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