ORANGE GINGER SCONES

Orange Ginger Scones image

A sprinkling of sugar tops off these tender treats with a touch of sweetness. I like to serve them hot with butter and jam.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk sour cream and egg; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in orange zest., Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into a 7-in. circle; cut each into six wedges. , Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 282mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.