Ginger-Molasses Scones Recipe

Name: Ginger-Molasses Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 stick plus 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes; 3/4 cup creme fraiche; 5 tablespoons unsulfured molasses; 1 tablespoon honey, plus more for serving; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/4 cup turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling; 1 cup candied ginger (4 ounces), finely chopped; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Softened unsalted butter, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 stick plus 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
3/4 cup creme fraiche
5 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 tablespoon honey, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1/4 cup turbinado sugar, plus more for sprinkling
1 cup candied ginger (4 ounces), finely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Softened unsalted butter, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
In a food processor, combine the flours, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt; pulse to combine.
3
Add the butter and pulse until pea-size crumbs form.
4
In a bowl, whisk the creme fraiche with the molasses, the 1 tablespoon of honey, the grated orange zest and the 1/4 cup of sugar.
5
Add the molasses mixture to the food processor along with the candied ginger.
6
Pulse until the dough just comes together, about 30 seconds.
7
Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 12-by-4-inch rectangle, about 1 inch thick.
8
Divide the scone dough into 4 equal rectangles, then cut each rectangle into 2 triangles.
9
Arrange the scones on a parchment paperlined baking sheet and brush generously with the beaten egg.
10
Sprinkle with sugar.
11
Bake the scones until golden brown and slightly firm, 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Serve warm with butter and honey.

735

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Molasses 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-Molasses Scones

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