Secret Recipes

Ginger Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 6 Tbsp granulated sugar, divided
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp grated orange peel
• 3/4 cup buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425° F.

In large bowl, stir together flour, 4 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, ginger, soda and salt. With 2 knives or pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until particles are fine. Stir in orange peel.

With fork, beat together egg and buttermilk; add to flour mixture and mix. Divide in 2 parts. Turn each onto heavily floured surface; knead lightly with floured hands. Pat into circles 5/8-inch thick and with floured knife, cut into 6 wedges. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon remaining sugar. Bake about 14 minutes.

Serve split with butter and/or jelly.

Servings:

12 scones