GINGERBREAD SCONES WITH LEMON BREAKFAST CREAM

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Make and share this Gingerbread Scones with Lemon Breakfast Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bliss

Categories     Scones

Time 29m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, optional
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup skim milk
1/3 cup dried currants or 1/3 cup raisins
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons molasses
3/4 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • To prepare Scones: Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Reserve 1 teaspoon of sugar.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining sugar with flour, oatmeal, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, if used, and cloves, mixing well.
  • Cut in margarine until crumbly.
  • In a small bowl, combine milk, currants, egg whites and molasses.
  • Add to dry ingredients and mix just until moistened.
  • Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead gently 5 to 10 times.
  • Pat dough to 3/4-inch thickness.
  • Cut with 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped or round biscuit cutter.
  • Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Sprinkle tops with reserved 1 teaspoon sugar.
  • Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with Lemon Breakfast Cream.
  • To make Lemon Breakfast Cream: Place cheese and lemonade concentrate in blender container or the bowl of a food processor.
  • Cover and blend on high speed or process until smooth.
  • Serve with warm scones.
  • For a thinner consistency to Lemon Breakfast Cream, add 1/2 cup low-fat lemon yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 322.2, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 15.4, Protein 8.3

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