Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Lemon Ginger Scones, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the vibrant zest of lemon and the invigorating warmth of ginger. These scones are not just a morning treat, but an experience that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite.
Our recipe collection features three variations of this classic delight: the classic Lemon Ginger Scones, a gluten-free rendition for those with dietary restrictions, and a vegan version that caters to plant-based preferences. Each variation offers a unique twist while staying true to the essence of this beloved baked good.
LEMON-GINGER SCONES
These classic bakery treats couldn't be easier to make at home. Simple swaps take them in new directions, so try Cream Scones with Currants, Chocolate-Coconut Scones, Cherry-Hazelnut Scones, or Blueberry-Almond Scones.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Whisk together 3/4 cup cream and egg. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Stir in ginger and lemon zest. With a fork, stir in cream mixture until just combined. (The dough should be crumbly; do not overwork.)
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured work surface and pat into a 6-inch circle. Cut into 6 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with sanding sugar, if desired. Bake until golden, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating sheet halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 g, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g
GLAZED LEMON-GINGER SCONES
Joanne Chang, the owner of Boston's celebrated Flour Bakery, has baked more scones than you can imagine. This version is one of her bestsellers--it's packed with flavor, thanks to the trifecta of ginger (fresh, dried, and crystallized), as well as the lemon in the batter and glaze.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Yield Makes 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Scones: Preheat oven to 350 degrees with rack in center.
- In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, crystallized ginger, ground ginger, and lemon zest. Add butter; beat on low speed until butter is somewhat broken down with some visible pieces remaining, about 30 seconds.
- In a liquid-measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, cream, egg, and grated ginger. With mixer on low, add buttermilk mixture and beat until dough just comes together, 20 to 30 seconds (there will still be some flour mixture at bottom of bowl).
- Remove bowl from mixer. Using your hands, gather and lift dough, turning it over in the bowl, until remaining flour mixture has been incorporated into dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently roll out 1 inch thick. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 10 rounds, rerolling scraps as necessary. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake until light golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer sheet to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes.
- Lemon Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to make a smooth, thick, pourable glaze. Brush glaze over warm scones and serve.
LEMON GINGER SCONES
Make and share this Lemon Ginger Scones recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Scones
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place rack in middle of oven. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut the butter into small pieces and blend into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or two knives. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. Stir in the chopped crystallized ginger and lemon zest. Add the buttermilk to the flour mixture and stir just until the dough comes together. Do not over mix the dough.
- Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead dough gently four or five times and then pat the dough into a circle that is about 7 inches (18 cm) round and about 11/2 inches (3.75 cm) thick. Cut this circle in half, then cut each half into 3 or 4 pie-shaped wedges (triangles). Place the scones on the baking sheet. Make an egg wash of one well-beaten egg mixed with 1 tablespoon milk and brush the tops of the scones with this mixture.
- Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and then turn your broiler on high. Sift confectioners (powdered or icing) sugar heavily over the tops of the scones and place them under the broiler. Broil for just a few seconds, turning the pan as necessary, until the sugar has melted and turns golden brown. Make sure to watch the scones carefully as the sugar will burn very quickly. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
LEMON-FILLED GINGER SCONES
You can use a homemade lemon curd for these, or just one you bought - they really impress guests... From my lovely "Breast Wishes" cookbook http://www.breastfriends.ca/
Provided by Cadillacgirl
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter, then stir in buttermilk and ginger. Form into a ball, then divide in half.
- Line a pie plate or pan with greased foil. Place half the dough on foil and pat into a 7 inch circle, creating a pie crust effect.
- Cover with lemon curd, then cover with other circle.
- Fold up edges and seal really well, then sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake at 400 F for 20 - 25 minutes.
LEMON GINGER SCONES WITH BROWN RICE FLOUR AND AGAVE NECTAR
My mother-in-law loved my scones, but she doesn't take well to gluten or sugar, so after a few experiments I had gluten-free, diabetic-friendly deliciousness!
Provided by Magdalinka
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a knife or pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk together the egg, milk, agave nectar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and ginger in a separate bowl; stir into the flour mixture until moistened.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly, for five or six turns. Pat or roll the dough out into a 1/2-inch-thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.1 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 20.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 597.2 mg, Sugar 15.5 g
PECAN, LEMON, GINGER, HEMP, AND CHIA SCONES
Another flavor version of a previous scone recipe I've used. This one has the food processor technique I've adapted to use chilled coconut oil rather than hand grating frozen coconut oil.
Provided by Kameron
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegan Breakfast and Brunch
Time 50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Zest lemons. Juice lemons into a measuring cup, adding water as needed, until 7 tablespoons liquid is reached. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, coconut milk, chia seeds, and vanilla extract together in a bowl; set aside to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Dice chilled coconut oil on a work surface. Combine flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt together in the bowl of a food processor; pulse to combine. Add coconut oil and pulse just until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add coconut milk mixture and pulse just until dough begins to clump and form a ball.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured work surface; gently knead in pecans and hemp seeds to distribute. Separate dough into 2 equal portions; pat or roll each into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedge-shaped pieces and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
LEMON-FILLED FRESH GINGER SCONES
Lemon curd nestles between layers of ginger-spiked scones for a pungent treat, especially when warm from the oven!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet.
- Mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and the baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and gingerroot until dough leaves side of bowl and forms a ball.
- Divide dough in half. Place half of dough on cookie sheet; pat or roll into 7-inch circle. Spread lemon curd over dough to within 1/2 inch of edge. Pat or roll remaining dough into 7-inch circle; gently place over lemon curd. Gently pinch edge to seal. Sprinkle with sugar. Cut surface of dough into 8 wedges, making cuts 1/4 inch deep (do not cut into lemon curd).
- Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove from cookie sheet to serving platter or dish; cut into wedges. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 260 mg
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time: This will help you save time and ensure that everything is measured and ready to go before you start baking.
- Use cold butter: This will help the scones stay light and flaky. If you don't have time to chill the butter, you can freeze it for 15 minutes before using.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Roll out the dough to the correct thickness: If the dough is too thick, the scones will be dense and doughy. If the dough is too thin, the scones will be dry and crumbly. Aim for a thickness of about 1 inch.
- Bake the scones until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through. If you're not sure if the scones are done, insert a toothpick into the center of one. If it comes out clean, the scones are done.
- Let the scones cool before serving: This will help them hold their shape and make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
These lemon-ginger scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their light and flaky texture, zesty lemon flavor, and warm ginger spice, these scones are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these lemon-ginger scones a try. You won't be disappointed!
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