Lemon Ginger Scones

Posted On May 4, 2023

You’ll Need

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped, (found in the spice section of store)
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup buttermilk
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 Tablespoon water
1 Tablespoon sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar.
Stir in ginger and lemon zest.
In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and oil.
Fold into dry ingredients until blended.
Turn the slightly sticky dough out onto a lightly floured board and form into a rectangle about ½ inch in thickness.
With a knife, cut each triangles about 4 inches tall (or so).
Re-roll and cut the scraps, handling the dough as little as possible.
Place scones onto a baking sheet.
Blend water in w egg in a bowl, and then lightly paint the tops of the scones with the glaze.
Sprinkle scones with sugar.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and firm to touch.
Serve warm.

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