Gingerbread Scones with Cranberries & Walnuts
Source: Found on Pinterest
New Recipe Christmas Morning 2018
Ingredients
- 1/3 c. buttermilk
- 1/3 c. molasses
- 1 t. finely grated orange zest
- 2 c. unbleached all-purpose white flour
- 2 t. baking powder
- ¼ t. baking soda
- 1 t. ground ginger
- 1 t. ground cinnamon
- ¼ t. ground cloves
- ¼ t. sea salt
- 7 Tbls. unsalted butter, cut into bits
- ½ c. dried cranberries, chopped
- ½ c. chopped walnuts
Glaze
- 1-1/4 c. powdered sugar
- 1-2 Tbls. milk
- ½ t. vanilla
Instructions
In a measuring cup, add buttermilk, molasses and orange zest; blend together with a small whisk and set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Add the butter bits and work it into the dry ingredients, using a fork or pastry cutter, until dough resembles coarse crumbs. You can also use a food processor and pulse a few times until coarse crumbs form (do not over mix).
Add the buttermilk mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in the cranberries and walnuts.
Transfer dough to a pastry mat and form the dough into a thick circle. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cut into 8 wedges.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 12-14 minutes. Cool slightly on a wire rack and glaze if desired.
For Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients together making a smooth glaze. Drizzle over each scone.
NOTE: Makes 8 scones