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Ginger Scones

Amazing ginger tea scones that can be cut into adorable Christmas shapes! Perfect for snacking, afternoon tea and rainy days all throughout the year though!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons . baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon . baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon . salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon . ginger
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup of soured milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Put your flour in the bowl then whisk in all your spices.
  2. Using a pastry blender, cut in the butter.
  3. Time for the egg. Crack it into a bowl, whip it up and then add your molasses.
  4. Add in your sour milk, which can be soured by using a bit of vinegar in it.
  5. Add your wet ingredients to your dry and combine until the dough forms a ball.
  6. Turn out the ball onto a lightly floured surface.
  7. Separate into two ball of dough IF you are making traditional scones.
  8. Flatten the dough into 6 inch circles, and mark where you want your scones to be, I find they each make 6 perfectly. Cut into triangles.
  9. To make Christmas shapes, roll out the entire ball of dough until it is around 1 inch thick. Cut out your Christmas shapes just like you would cookies! Re-roll the dough and keep using until you have cut all the shapes that you can. Use Christmas cherries for garnish.
  10. Place on a well greased baking sheet.
  11. Bake in a 375 degree oven until browned and baked, around 20 minutes.
  12. Remove, cool and sprinkle with powdered ( icing) sugar if desired.

Nutrition Information

Serving 12g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 12g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.