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