Ginger-Pecan Scones Recipe

Name: Ginger-Pecan Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; ½ tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted, chopped; 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger (about 4 ounces); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk; 1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
½ tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/3 cups pecan halves, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger (about 4 ounces)
1 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0F; line large baking sheet with parchment.
2
Whisk flour, 2/3 cup sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda in large bowl.
3
Add butter; using fingertips, blend butter into flour until coarse meal forms. Toss in pecans and 1/2 cup crystallized ginger.
4
Whisk 1 cup buttermilk, grated ginger, and vanilla in measuring cup.
5
Form well in center of dry ingredients.
6
Add buttermilk; stir with fork until moist clumps form. Transfer to lightly floured surface.
7
Knead just until dough comes together; divide in half.
8
Form each half into 61/2-inch disk. Cut each disk into 6 wedges. Transfer to sheet.
9
Brush with 11/2 tablespoons buttermilk. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar and 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger; press to adhere.
10
Bake scones until golden and toothpick inserted horizontally into center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
11
Cool scones on sheet on rack.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Ginger-Pecan 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-Pecan Scones

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