How to Make Ginger Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something truly special about the warmth and aroma of ginger in baked goods. Whether it's in a comforting cup of ginger tea or in a batch of ginger cookies, the spicy-sweet flavor of this versatile root always hits the spot. Ginger scones are no exception to this rule – they're a delightful treat that combines the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of warmth, all wrapped up in a flaky, buttery pastry.

These ginger scones are perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, frozen
  • ½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • 3 tablespoons coarse sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, ginger, cardamom, baking powder, 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.
  • Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl or measuring cup until thoroughly combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until no dry clumps of flour remain; dough will be somewhat sticky.
  • Turn dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press dough together into an even 7-inch circle. Lightly flour your hands 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.
  • Whisk egg and water until combined. Gently brush the top of each scone with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • 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

    320 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 132mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 259mg