SPICY GINGER SCONES

Spicy Ginger Scones image

This recipe was created for Thanksgiving weekend with family members who were trying to be more health conscious, but I wanted the flavor to still be there. The candied ginger gives these scones a special zing!-Rebecca Guffey, Apex, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
Additional half-and-half cream and sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the biscuit mix, sugar, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Stir in cream just until moistened. Stir in raisins and ginger. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Transfer dough to a greased baking sheet. Pat into a 9-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. Brush tops lightly with additional cream; sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.