Ginger Scones

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These light, buttery scones are warmly spiced and aromatic, thanks to the perfect blend of ground ginger, crystallized ginger, and fragrant cardamom. They're a delightful treat for breakfast, tea time, or any cozy moment in between.

Submitted by Kim
Updated on November 26, 2024
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 scones
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

Scones:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • 3 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger

  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, frozen

  • ½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Egg Wash:

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon water

  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cardamom, baking soda, and salt together until thoroughly combined. Grate in frozen butter using a box grater. Toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in chopped ginger.

  3. Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla together in a small bowl or measuring cup until thoroughly combined. Add to dry ingredients, mixing until no dry clumps of flour remain. Do not overmix; dough will be somewhat sticky.

  4. Turn dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press dough together into an even 7-inch circle. Lightly flour your fingers if dough is too sticky to shape. Cut dough into 8 triangles using a bench scraper. Space scones 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.

  5. For egg wash, whisk egg and water until combined. Gently brush tops of scones with mixture. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

  6. Bake in the preheated oven until scones are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring scones to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

320 Calories
13g Fat
43g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 401mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.