Crystallized Ginger Scones
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 13 cup sugar
- 5 teaspoons baking powder
- 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces (16 tbsp=2 sticks)
- 12 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder (at least!)
- 1 egg
- 12 cup skim milk
- Position a rack in the centre of an oven and preheat to 350F Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, baking powder and ginger powder.
- Add the butter and, using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles pea-size crumbs.
- Add the ginger and toss to mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until blended and add to the dry ingredients.
- Using a fork, stir to form large, moist clumps of dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and press together with your hands until the dough comes together.
- Roll out the dough, flouring as needed, into a 10-inch round about 3/4 inch thick.
- Cut into equal-size wedges and place on the prepared baking sheets about 1 inch apart.
- Bake until the scones are golden, 25-30 minutes.
allpurpose, sugar, baking powder, unsalted butter, ginger, ginger powder, egg, milk
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/crystallized-ginger-scones-180112 (may not work)