Spicy Gingerbread Scones

• 2 cups flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg white, beaten
• sugar

1. In a large bowl, stir together first 8 ingredients.
2. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs and make a well in the center.
3. In a small bowl, stir together egg yolk, molasses and milk.
4. Add to center of flour mixture and combine with a fork, mix well.
5. Mixture will be dry in texture.
6. Turn dough onto lighlty floured surface.
7. Quickly knead dough for 10-12 strokes or till nearly smooth.
8. Pat into a 7" circle and cut in 8 wedges.
9. Arrange wedges one inch apart on ungreased sheet.
10. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with sugar.
11. Bake 400 for 12-15 minutes till light brown.
12. Best when served warm.

flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, butter, egg yolk, molasses, milk, egg, sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-gingerbread-scones-107535 (may not work)