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

There's something about the warm, spicy scent of gingerbread that just screams "holiday season." And while gingerbread cookies and houses are often the go-to treats for this time of year, why not switch things up and try making gingerbread scones instead? These delightful pastries have all the flavors of traditional gingerbread, but with a tender, flaky texture that's perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea on a chilly winter morning.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup fancy molasses
  • ½ tablespoon raw sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a large bowl; mix well. Use a fork or a pastry cutter to cut butter into the flour mixture. Pour in milk and molasses and stir until all of the flour has been absorbed.
  • Place dough onto the prepared baking sheet and use your hands to shape it into a 3/4-inch thick, 8-inch round disk. Sprinkle raw sugar over the top and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 219mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 123mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 220mg