Scones are traditionally a British baked good, and they are broadly defined as a quick bread made with wheat or oatmeal and then baked on a griddle or in an oven. Scones date back to the 1500s, and they rose in popularity during the Victorian era, when they were often served with clotted cream and jam. Ginger date scones are a unique and flavorful twist on the classic recipe, featuring aromatic ginger and sweet dates. These scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or afternoon tea, and they're sure to be a hit with people of all ages. The additional recipes in this article provide variations on the basic ginger date scones, including vegan ginger date scones and gluten-free ginger date scones. There's also a recipe for a delicious ginger date scone jam that can be used to top the scones or to spread on toast or crackers.
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GINGER SCONES
A light and buttery scone with a good hit of ginger flavor.
Provided by Kim
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, sugar, ginger, cardamom, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together until thoroughly combined. Grate in frozen butter using a box grater. Toss until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Mix in chopped ginger.
- Whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl or measuring cup until thoroughly combined. Add to dry ingredients and mix just until no dry clumps of flour remain; dough will be somewhat sticky.
- Turn dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently press dough together into an even 7-inch circle. Lightly flour your hands if dough is too sticky to shape. Cut dough into 8 triangles using a bench scraper. Space scones 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
- Whisk egg and water until combined. Gently brush the top of each scone with the egg wash. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until scones are lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring scones to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 401.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g
GINGER SCONES
Provided by Nancy Silverton
Categories Bread Food Processor Ginger Breakfast Brunch Bake Mother's Day Fall Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Yield: 8 scones
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400&Deg; F.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder, and pulse or mix on low to incorporate. Add the lemon zest and butter, and pulse on and off, or mix on low, untl the mixture is pale yellow and the consistency of fine meal.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the ginger. Make a well in the center and pour in the cream. Using one hand, draw in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Wash and dry your hands and dust them with flour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead a few times to gather it into a ball. Roll or pat the dough into a circle about 3/4 inch thick. Cut out the circles, cutting as closely together as possible and keeping the trimmings intact.
- Gather the scraps, pat and press the pieces back together, and cut out the remaining dough. Place the scones 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the remaining cream.
- Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, until the surface cracks and they are slightly browned.
GINGER-DATE SCONES
Add something savory to your family's breakfast time! Serve delicious scones that are ready in 35 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. With pastry blender or pulling 2 table knives in opposite directions, cut in butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in buttermilk until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball. Stir in dates and ginger.
- On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by about 1/3 cupfuls about 1 inch apart. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g
GINGER-DATE SCONES
Although I've tweaked it slightly, the original of this recipe was found in the 2009 Betty Crocker cookbooklet, Fall Baking.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 10 scones, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
- With pastry blender cut in the cold butter until mixture looks like fine crumbs.
- Stir in buttermilk until dough forms a ball, then stir in dates & ginger.
- On an ungreased baking sheet & using a 1/3 cup measure, drop dough 1 inch apart, then sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, then immediately remove from the baking sheet!
- Best served warm!
Tips:
- For a vegan version of these scones, use almond milk or oat milk instead of regular milk, and flax eggs (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water) instead of eggs.
- If you don't have crystallized ginger, you can use 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger instead.
- To make the scones ahead of time, bake them according to the recipe and then let them cool completely. Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the scones at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator. Then, warm them in a preheated 350°F oven for 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.
Conclusion:
These ginger date scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Whether you're enjoying them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these scones are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give these ginger date scones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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