Lemon Ginger Scones

You’ll Need
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, finely chopped, (found in the spice section of store)
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 Tablespoon water
  • 1 Tablespoon sugar
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • Stir in ginger and lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk and oil.
  • Fold into dry ingredients until blended.
  • Turn the slightly sticky dough out onto a lightly floured board and form into a rectangle about ½ inch in thickness.
  • With a knife, cut each triangles about 4 inches tall (or so).
  • Re-roll and cut the scraps, handling the dough as little as possible.
  • Place scones onto a baking sheet.
  • Blend water in w egg in a bowl, and then lightly paint the tops of the scones with the glaze.
  • Sprinkle scones with sugar.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and firm to touch.
  • Serve warm.
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