Spiced Ginger Delight Scones
These Spiced Ginger Delight Scones are a perfect addition to your breakfast or afternoon tea. Bursting with the warmth of ground ginger, cinnamon, and the sweetness of crystallized ginger, these scones offer a delightful balance of spice and sweetness. They are light, flaky, and sure to impress your family and friends. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or with a dollop of cream, these scones are a comforting treat you'll want to share.
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Servings
108
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
2 cups (Unbleached)
dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
1/2 cup (Firmly packed)
baking powder
1 tablespoon (N/A)
cinnamon
1 teaspoon (Ground)
ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon (N/A)
clove
1/8 teaspoon (Ground)
salt
1/8 teaspoon (N/A)
unsalted butter
6 tablespoons (Chilled and cut into small pieces)
crystallized ginger
1/4 cup (Chopped)
half-and-half
1/4 cup (N/A)
large egg
1 (N/A)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (N/A)
large egg for egg wash
1 (Beaten with 1 tablespoon water for wash)
turbinado sugar
2 tablespoons (For sprinkling on top)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a cookie sheet or line it with a Silpat mat.
2
In a food processor, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, cloves, and salt. Pulse until combined.
3
Add the chilled, diced unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Pulse the mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
4
Carefully fold in the chopped crystallized ginger, pulsing the food processor once or twice to distribute it evenly.
5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the half-and-half, large egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6
Slowly pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture while pulsing the processor. Continue until just combined; do not overmix. The dough will be slightly sticky.
7
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat or roll it out to a thickness of about 1 inch.
8
Using a 2-inch round cutter, cut out the scones and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
9
Beat one egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash, then sprinkle them generously with turbinado sugar.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly before serving them warm.
Nutrition Information
4.6g
Fat
16.2g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Spiced Ginger Delight Scones?
They are light, flaky scones bursting with the warmth of ground ginger, cinnamon, and the sweetness of crystallized ginger.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Lightly grease a cookie sheet or line it with a Silpat mat.
What type of flour is used in this recipe?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of unbleached all-purpose flour.
Can I use dark or light brown sugar?
Yes, you can use 1/2 cup of either firmly packed dark brown sugar or light brown sugar.
What equipment is used to mix the dough?
A food processor is recommended to combine the dry ingredients and pulse in the butter.
How should the butter be prepared before mixing?
The 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter should be chilled and cut into small pieces.
What consistency should the butter and flour mixture reach?
Pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, with some pea-sized bits of butter remaining.
When do I add the crystallized ginger?
Fold in the chopped crystallized ginger after the butter is mixed into the dry ingredients, pulsing once or twice to distribute it.
What ingredients are in the wet mixture?
The wet mixture consists of half-and-half, one large egg, and vanilla extract whisked together until smooth.
Is there a risk of overmixing the dough?
Yes, you should continue pulsing the processor until just combined and avoid overmixing; the dough will be slightly sticky.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
Gently pat or roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1 inch on a floured surface.
What size cutter is used for the scones?
A 2-inch round cutter is used to cut out the scones.
How far apart should I place the scones on the baking sheet?
Place the scones 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
The egg wash, made of an egg beaten with water, helps the turbinado sugar stick and gives the tops a golden finish.
What type of sugar is sprinkled on top?
The scones are sprinkled generously with turbinado sugar before baking.
How long do the scones take to bake?
Bake them for 18-20 minutes in the preheated oven.
How do I know when the scones are done?
They are finished when they are golden brown around the edges.
Should the scones be served hot?
They are best enjoyed warm, after allowing them to cool slightly from the oven.
What are the nutritional calories per serving?
Each scone contains approximately 108 calories.
What is the fat content of one scone?
There is 4.6g of fat per scone.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
Each scone contains 16.2g of carbohydrates.
How much protein is in one scone?
There is 1.5g of protein per serving.
What spices give the scones their flavor?
The warmth comes from ground ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of ground cloves.
How much baking powder is needed?
The recipe requires 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
What can I serve these scones with?
They are excellent served fresh or with a dollop of cream.
Is salt included in the dough?
Yes, 1/8 teaspoon of salt is added to the dry ingredients.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 14 ingredients used in this recipe.
Are these scones suitable for breakfast?
Yes, they are a perfect addition to breakfast or afternoon tea.
How much ground ginger is used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.