LEMON-FILLED GINGER SCONES

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You can use a homemade lemon curd for these, or just one you bought - they really impress guests... From my lovely "Breast Wishes" cookbook http://www.breastfriends.ca/

Provided by Cadillacgirl

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup butter
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/3 cup lemon curd
sugar, to sprinkle

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter, then stir in buttermilk and ginger. Form into a ball, then divide in half.
  • Line a pie plate or pan with greased foil. Place half the dough on foil and pat into a 7 inch circle, creating a pie crust effect.
  • Cover with lemon curd, then cover with other circle.
  • Fold up edges and seal really well, then sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 400 F for 20 - 25 minutes.

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