PUMPKIN GINGER SCONES

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I made these lovely scones one day when looking for a way to use up leftover pumpkin, and I was so excited with the results. I often use my food processor to stir up the dough just until it comes together. It's so simple to prepare this way. -Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
5 tablespoons cold butter, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup canned pumpkin
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 7 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, ginger and baking soda. Cut in 4 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine the egg, pumpkin and sour cream; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. , Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 372mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.