Ginger and Almond Scones Recipe

Name: Ginger and Almond Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger; ¼ cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into bits; ½ cup sliced blanched almond; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; ½ cup heavy cream (may substitute milk)

Servings: persons

1 ¼ cups flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon finely chopped crystallized ginger
¼ cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into bits
½ cup sliced blanched almond
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup heavy cream (may substitute milk)

1
Position a rack in the middle of the oven.
2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
3
Lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper and set aside.
4
In the large bowl of a standing electric mixer, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and sugar.
5
Stir in the ground and crystallized ginger.
6
In the same bowl, using a standing electric mixer on medium speed, add the bits of butter to the flour mixture.
7
Mix until the butter is evenly combined with the flour and the mixture feels like coarse cornmeal.
8
Add the almonds, the almond extract and then the cream, or mik combining just until the dough forms.
9
Be careful not to overmix.
10
Turn out the dough onto a surface dusted with flour or sugar, and pat it into a 6-inch square, about 1/2 inch thick.
11
Cut into triangles with a knife and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, separating them by at least 1/2 inch.
12
Bake for 20 minutes.
13
Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¼ cups flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Ginger and Almond Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Ginger and Almond Scones

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